Some Enzymes Exist in the Body as an Inactive Form

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Essay

Some enzymes exist in the body as an inactive form (proenzymes) that are activated only when needed. What advantage do inactive precursors provide?

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Real GDP Per Capita

A measure that adjusts Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for inflation and divides it by the total population, reflecting the average economic output per person.

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Gross Domestic Product; a measure of the economic performance of a country, representing the total value of all goods and services produced over a specific time period.

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