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To produce more food, scientists look to get more mileage out of plant enzymes – Phys.org
Enzymes play essential roles in the cells of every living thing, from bacteria, to plants to people. Some do their jobs a few times and fizzle out. Others can repeat…
Enzymes play essential roles in the cells of every living thing, from bacteria, to plants to people. Some do their jobs a few times and fizzle out. Others can repeat a task hundreds of thousands of times before they quit.
Organisms put a lot of energy into replacing worn out enzymes, energy they could put into other processes. In plants grown for food, fuel, fiber or other purposes, longer lasting enzymes could translate into increased yields, according to Andrew Hanson, eminent scholar and professor…
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