quantum effects in enzyme catalysis
"Quantum effects in enzyme catalysis" refers to the influence of quantum mechanics principles on the functioning of enzymes, the biological catalysts that facilitate chemical reactions in living organisms. It encompasses the understanding of how phenomena such as tunneling, quantum coherence, and quantum entanglement play a role in optimizing enzyme reactions for efficiency and specificity.
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