How do you pronounce the word enzyme?
What does enzyme mean?
An enzyme is a substance that acts as a catalyst in living organisms, regulating the rate at which chemical reactions proceed without itself being altered in the process. Enzymes catalyze all aspects of cell metabolism.
How do you pronounce the word catalyst?
Who is a catalyst person?
a person whose talk, enthusiasm, or energy causes others to be more friendly, enthusiastic, or energetic.
What is a human catalyst?
In human chemistry, human catalyst is a person who acts as a catalyst to facilitate a human chemical reaction or system process, without themselves being consumed in the reaction.
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