The main difference between catalysts and enzymes is:
Correct answer: C. Catalysts are inorganic while enzymes are organic in nature
- A. Enzymes are sharp in action than catalyst
- B. Catalysts used in large amount than enzymes
- C. Catalysts are inorganic while enzymes are organic in nature
- D. Enzymes need pH while catalysts do not
Explanation
Enzymes are organic chemical substances while catalysts are inorganic. Catalysts are substances that increase or decrease the rate of a chemical reaction but remain unchanged. Enzymes are proteins that increase the rate of chemical reactions converting substrate into product.
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