<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>

