Question

How are enzymes different from other catalysts? *

A enzymes are catalysts specifically for reactions involving organic molecules
B enzymes increase the activation energy for a reaction while catalysts lower it
C enzymes are used for DNA while catalysts are used for RNA
D enzymes follow the lock-and-key model while catalysts follow the insert-card-here model

Answer 1

Answer:B

Explanation:The main difference between catalyst and enzyme is that catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction whereas enzyme is a globular protein that can increase the rate of biochemical reactions. The inorganic catalysts include mineral ions or small molecules