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An enzyme causes the transformation of a compoond to another compound. In living structures, it is the transformation of a protein to another form. An example is from an inactive state to an active state.

Dr. Harold Kim reviewed this

30 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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