Difference between enzyme and catalysts.

Difference between enzyme and catalysts.

  Enzymes Catalysts
1. proteins in nature inorganic chemicals e.g. Pt
2. catalyze specific reactions

Such as hydrolysis of starch

 

may catalyze more than one reaction e.g. platinum catalyze decomposition of H2O2 and reduction of benzene
3. Denatured by heat above 450C Usually are not affected by heat
4. Very sensitive to pH Not sensitive to pH
5. Initiate reaction Do not initiate reaction

 

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