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4. People with Alzheimer's disease experience an increasing loss of brain function and cognition over time, due to a buildup of abnormal protein fragments that damage brain cells. Recently scientists have discovered an enzyme called BACE2 that speeds up the reaction that breaks down the abnormal protein fragments. This slows the buildup of these proteins and helps improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients. Describe how the enzyme BACE2 helps speed up the reaction that breaks down the abnormal protein fragments. Your response must include the following terms: activation energy, substrate, amino acids. Underline these terms in your answer.

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Updated on: Nov 3, 2022