BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

ENZYMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a substance called if it speeds up a chemical reaction?
A
reusable
B
catalyst
C
specific
D
fragile
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction, or lowers the temperature or pressure needed to start one, without itself being consumed during the reaction. Catalysis is the process of adding a catalyst to facilitate a reaction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Enzymes are biological catalysts. They are proteins that fold into particular conformations such that they can help speed up very particular chemical reactions.

Detailed explanation-3: -A catalyst is a substance that can be added to a reaction to increase the reaction rate without getting consumed in the process. Catalysts typically speed up a reaction by reducing the activation energy or changing the reaction mechanism. Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts in biochemical reactions.

Detailed explanation-4: -In general, catalytic action is a chemical reaction between the catalyst and a reactant, forming chemical intermediates that are able to react more readily with each other or with another reactant, to form the desired end product.

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