What is another term for bio-catalyst?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Enzyme.
- Biocatalysis is defined as the use of natural substances that include enzymes from biological sources or whole cells to speed up chemical reactions.
- A catalyst is a molecule which can facilitate a chemical reaction without being consumed or changed. Virtually all chemical reactions taking place in a living cell require catalysts. Such biocatalysts are called enzymes.