Question

Write difference between enzyme and catalyst ?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Enzyme. Enzymes and catalysts both affect the rate of a reaction. ... The difference between catalysts and enzymes is that enzymes are largely organic in nature and are bio-catalysts, while non-enzymatic catalysts can be inorganic compounds. Neither catalysts nor enzymes are consumed in the reactions they catalyze.

Answer 2

The difference between enzyme and catalyst are :-

Enzyme

1. enzyme generally have complex structure.
2. enzyme are produced by living being.
3. enzyme are highly specific in action.
4. enzyme active at lower temperature close to body temperature.

Catalysts

1. catalysts and very simple such as metal ion H^+ ion .
2. catalysts are not produced by living beings.
3. catalysts are less specific.
4. catalysts are generally active at higher temperatures.