Enzymes are biological nanomachines. They make almost all of life’s chemistry happen, when and where required. Because of their versatility and power, enzymes can be very useful for biotechnology. Taken outside of living cells, they can be used to synthesize or modify pharmaceuticals or to degrade potential pollutants.
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