• They speed up the rate of chemical reactions that would otherwise be too slow to support life.
• Some enzymes take part in synthesis/building of useful complex substances such as DNA.
• Digestive enzymes breakdown complex food substances into simple foods that can be utilized by the cells.
• Some metabolic enzymes such as catalase play a vital role in detoxification (making poisonous substances less harmful.
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