Are enzymes are alive?

Enzymes are NOT alive. They are complex chemicals produced by bacteria. They cannot reproduce, or actually consume waste. They speed up chemical reactions without getting used themselves. read more

Updated On Apr 24, 2015 Published On January 1, 2005 Written By Karen Jensen, ND Enzymes are proteins (complex chains of amino acids) that play a role in all chemical functions in the body including digestion, energy production, and repair of tissues, organs, and cells. read more

Enzymes are not considered to be alive like organisms. Enzymes have the ability to act as catalysts—they “catalyze” or facilitate the reactions of molecules. Reactants —catalyst→ Products. A + B —-catalyst→ AB. Enzymes are macromolecules, generally proteins; and not all proteins are enzymes. read more