<entry id="e3" term="Enzyme"> <definition>An <strong>enzyme</strong> is a macromolecule, usually a protein, that functions as a (bio) catalyst by increasing the reaction rate. </definition> <description>In general, an <strong>enzyme</strong> catalyzes only one reaction type (reaction selectivity) and operates on only one type of substrate (substrate selectivity). Substrate molecules are transformed at the same site (regioselectivity) and only one or preferentially one of chiral a substrate or of a racemate is transformed (enantioselectivity[special form of stereoselectivity]). </description> <description class="example">Alcohol Dehydrogenase (EC.1.1.1.1)</description> </entry>