BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

ENZYMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is another name for enzymes?
A
chemical catalysts
B
microorganisms
C
biological catalysts
D
inorganic catalysts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Enzymes are mostly proteins that catalyze various biochemical reactions. They are also known as ‘biological catalysts’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Biological catalysts are called enzymes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Enzymes are proteins that catalyze a chemical reaction in our body. They function as a catalyst that speeds up the reaction by lowering the activation energy. The enzyme accelerates a chemical reaction without changing its equilibrium, so it is called as a biocatalyst.

Detailed explanation-4: -Enzymes are the biological catalysts that bring about chemical digestion of food.

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