It Is a Fact That Enzymes Are Highly Specific and Will

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Essay

It is a fact that enzymes are highly specific and will only catalyze one or a few reactions. Can you think of a benefit that is derived from such specificity? (i.e., What would happen if most biochemical reactions were catalyzed by the same enzyme?)

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