Question

♥️HOLAA!.............DIFFERENCE BW ENZYME AND HORMONE​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

One of the major difference between enzymes and hormones is that enzymes act as a catalyst for a reaction and hormones act as messengers that trigger various functions in the body.

Enzymes by definition are biological catalysts, whereas hormones merely trigger or inhibit a reaction, with no effect on the rate at which the biological reaction progresses.

Answer 2

Enzymes Hormones

Catalyst: Accelerates the rate of a reaction Messenger: Triggers functions in the body

Predominantly composed of proteins Composed of proteins, amino acids, steroids etc

Retains chemical make-up after use, hence can be reused Chemical composition changes after use, hence cannot be reused

External factors acutely affect regulation of enzymes such as temperature, pH levels etc External factors do not affect hormones as acutely as enzymes.

Enzymes cannot diffuse through a cell membrane Hormones can diffuse through a cell membrane

Exocrine glands produce Enzymes

(salivary glands, sweat glands)

Endocrine glands produce Hormones

(thyroid and pituitary glands)

Enzymes are not affected by age Hormones are affected by age (puberty)

Enzymes form and act at the site of production Hormones form and act at different sites

Examples: Protease, amylase, and lipase are important enzymes for digestion

Examples: Melatonin is the hormone that regulates your circadian rhythm (sleep cycle)

Insulin is another hormone that regulates blood sugar