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  • Enzyme Composition: Understanding the Organic Building Blocks of Enzymes
    Enzymes are made up of proteins, which are large organic compounds made up of chains of amino acids.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Proteins: The primary building blocks of enzymes. They are polymers formed by linking together amino acids in specific sequences.

    * Amino acids: The monomers (building blocks) of proteins. There are 20 different amino acids commonly found in proteins, each with a unique side chain that influences its properties.

    * Organic compounds: Compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and often oxygen, nitrogen, and other elements. Proteins are organic compounds.

    While the majority of enzymes are proteins, there is a small group called ribozymes that are made up of RNA, another type of organic compound.

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