Why do we need to know about enzymes?

Enzymes are what break down food into molecules the body can use for energy. ... Well, without enzymes, the food you eat would not be digested and you would die from starvation. But enzymes go way beyond the digestive system; they are the catalyst for all actions in the body including breathing!Dec 4, 2012 read more

We know that it is the mucus destroying its function and the enzymes essentially do not help increase the function of the pancreas, yet, she needs to get proper nutrition. She is average weight 120 lbs. at 5 feet 3 inches. read more

There are three other types of restriction enzymes, which are not commonly used: Type I, Type III, and Type IV. Type I enzymes cut randomly at sequences distal to the recognition sequence. Type III enzymes require two recognition sequences to cleave completely, and cleave outside of these sequences. read more

We need enzymes (of which catalase is one) to catalyze the chemical reactions that would otherwise not be able to proceed under normal physiological conditions, either because they may require high temperatures or strong pHs to proceed without a catalyst. read more