what is the difference between enzyme and catalyst???

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trancenova · Answer

Well the difference is pretty simple and the clue is in the section you have posted in :P okay, I'll tell you the answer if you don't like annoying riddles -but bets on you'll remember it!

anonymous · Answer

where i hv possted the ans.

anonymous · Answer

where is the ans ???

trancenova · Answer

Hehe, you haven't posted the answer, the answer is the forum itself (this particular one!)

anonymous · Answer

:) uhhmm.. plz post the ans it was coming in my xam...

trancenova · Answer

okay :) It's just a biological catalyst

trancenova · Answer

The main difference is that its made by organisms so (a) they're usually large proteins and (b) they occur/act at room/body temperature.

All enzyme's a catalysts but not all catalysts are enzymes.

trancenova · Answer

(sorry, 'it' meaning enzyme). enzymes are biological catalysts :D

anonymous · Answer

can u make differentiative chart by taking some contents regarding dem u can give ans by making difff. becoz i didnt get anythng wat u jst said sorry but plz..

anonymous · Answer

take ur own time

trancenova · Answer

Characteristic | Catalyst            | Enzyme
_______________________________
Temp of        |Any/depends on | Usually body temp (narrow range)
reaction            catalyst
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Size              |Any/depends on |large proteins synthesized by organism
________________________________
Nature          | Organic or         |Organic
                      Inorganic 
Catalysts/Enzymes have the same function but enzymes are only biological.

anonymous · Answer

thnQ:)