Explain how enzymes function as biological catalysts in chemical reactions.

Biology

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Neporo4naja [7]3 years ago

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Answer:

Enzymes as biological or organic catalysts have the ability to speed up chemical reactions in the body, but they cannot start a reaction. They are unchanged at the end of a reaction. Only small amounts of enzymes are required for any reaction. Unlike inorganic catalysts, enzymes can be inactivated after prolonged action.

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