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Enzymes

By Janice VanCleave

Catalyst vs. Enzymes A catalyst is a chemical that changes the speed of a chemical reaction. Generally a catalysts increases the rate of the reaction. Organic catalysts found in living organisms are called enzymes. Enzymes are proteins found in both plants and animals. It is believed that enzymes act like a holder into which molecules […]

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