Why are enzymes so important?

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Probably the most important function of proteins is enzyme action. An enzyme is a chemical catalyst that allows a reaction to take place without a change in the catalyst itself.

Most metabolism proceeds because there is a protein enzyme that catalyzes it. Without protein enzymes, ‘life as we know it' would not exist.

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Most control transformers are made with one primary winding and two secondary windings.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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All of the following were allies on one side of the French and Indian War EXCEPT

A. France. B. Prussia. C. Spain. D. Austria. E. Russia.

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An attribute is best described as:

a. a cause of unpredictable variation that can be identified using structured techniques. b. a process characteristic that can be checked or counted. c. the highest point established as the top specification on a control chart. UCL X-bar = Average X-bar + (A2 X Average R). d. are boundaries that tell you if the process is in control.

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What is the theoretical evaporation rate?

A) 1 percent of the water supplied for every 10°F of cooling B) 0.5 percent of the water supplied for every 1°F of cooling C) 5 percent of the water supplied for every 10°F of cooling D) 5 percent of the water supplied for every 15°F of cooling

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