Enzymes are proteins that help chemical reactions happen more quickly.
Without enzymes, our bodies would grind to a halt. In this experiment, the enzyme we are using comes from meat tenderizer and cuts proteins. Yes, exactly like a pair of scissors. Well, the cell and nuclear membranes have been broken apart, as well as all of the organelle membranes, such as those around the mitochondria and chloroplasts. The DNA in the nucleus of the cell is molded, folded, and protected by proteins.