Why does an enzyme like catalase have such a dramatic effect upon the rate of one chemical reaction but not others?\?

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Enzymes are highly reaction-specific. An enzyme is a catalyst, meaning they greatly increase the rate of reaction. However, they only work in very specific reactions, which they are tailored for.

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