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Enzyme Activity

Meaning

Enzyme activity refers to the rate at which an enzyme catalyzes a specific biochemical reaction, typically measured as the amount of substrate converted per unit of time under defined physiological conditions. Enzymes are protein-based biological catalysts essential for nearly every process in human physiology, including hormone synthesis, detoxification, and energy production. The efficiency of this activity is profoundly influenced by factors like temperature, mathrmpH, and the presence of cofactors or inhibitors.