How do enzymes function in biological systems?
1 Answer
Oct 20, 2015
Enzymes are proteins which act as biological catalysts.
Explanation:
Please see my previous answer to a very similar question.
http://socratic.org/questions/what-are-enzymes?source=search
Here is a video which demonstrates how salivary amylase (a digestive enzyme found in our spit) starts the process of digestion by breaking down starch molecules present in the foods we eat.
video from: Noel Pauller
Hope this was helpful!