What compound is a reusable, complex protein that speeds up chemical reactions?

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hjlf3 years ago

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The answer looked for in this question is catalyst. They have the ability to speed up the reaction by lowering the activation energy of the reaction. However, it is not consumed during the reaction. The amounts used is usually small compared.

Zolol [24]3 years ago

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An enzyme is a reusable, complex protein that speeds up chemical reactions.
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