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Catalysts are substances which speed up the rate of reactions, without changing in chemical formula or mass themselves. Enzymes are basically biological catalysts, which break down substances like complex carbohydrates into simple sugars; or long chain proteins into usable amino acids. Without them, these vital reactions would take place too slowly and we would die.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoEnzyme is a protein that lowers the activation energy of a reaction. A catalyst is what starts or promotes a reaction and an inhibitor is something that blocks or hinders a reaction from proceeding.
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∙ 12y agoEnzymes are responsible for many things. They break down fat in the body, enhance blood, and they also enhance mental capacity. Enzymes also help people lose large amounts of weight.
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∙ 15y agoEnzymes are a liquid juice from the liver or pancreas to help digest the food better. When the liveris bad , then the digestive system suffers.
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How is a catalyst like platinum different from an enzyme?
Catalysts are compounds that change the speed of chemical reactions. An enzyme is a protein and also a catalyst. So an enzyme can be a catalyst, but a catalyst can't be an enzyme.
Who use the catalyst as an enzyme?
i use the catalyst as an enzyme. you should too. -peyton manning.
What is the opposite reaction of a Catalyst?
The opposite of a catalyst is an inhibitor, something that suppresses or slows a reaction.
What is the name of a catalyst that slows a chemical reaction?
inhibitor
What is the name of the enzyme that activates another enzyme?
Catalyst
How do you use inhibitor in a sentence?
An enzyme inhibitor is a substance that binds to an enzyme and decreases the enzyme's activity.
How is a catalyst like platinum different from an enzyme?
Catalysts are compounds that change the speed of chemical reactions. An enzyme is a protein and also a catalyst. So an enzyme can be a catalyst, but a catalyst can't be an enzyme.
What is the relationship between a catalyst and an inhibitor?
A catalyst speeds up a reaction and an inhibitor slows down a reaction
How can an enzyme be a catalyst?
An enzyme has the role of a catalyst but in biochemistry.
Can a catalyst be used in place of an inhibitor?
umm no. they are opposites. a catalyst will speed up a reaction and an inhibitor will slow it down.
What is the opposite of a catalyst?
In chemistry it is Inhibitor
What is the purpose of an inhibitor in a chemical reaction?
The inhibitor interferes with the catalyst in a chemical reaction.
When the noncompetitive inhibitor is bonded to the enzyme?
The shape of the active site is distorted.
Is inhibitor and negative catalyst are same things?
A negative catalyst is added to a reaction to slow down a process as does an inhibitor. From this you could say that they are equivalent.
What is the difference between a catalyst and an inhibitor?
Catalyst: a substance which promote and help a chemical reaction. Inhibitor: a substance which greatly reduces the rate of a chemical reaction.
Is enzyme when a chemicals reaction speeds up?
No, that is a catalyst. An enzyme is a type of catalyst, though.
Who use the catalyst as an enzyme?
i use the catalyst as an enzyme. you should too. -peyton manning.
