Chapter 21, Problem 23A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The efficiency of an enzyme needs to be compared with that of inorganic catalysts.

Concept introduction:

The biological catalyst is termed as enzymes. They are made up of different types of amino acids. They affect the speed of the biochemical reaction.

The enzymes are fixed in shape and size and proteinaceous in structure. The inorganic catalyst is a property of elements, which act as a catalyst for a chemical reaction.

Answer to Problem 23A

The enzymes are helpful to change the speed of the biochemical reaction, while the inorganic catalyst firstly changes the reaction after that rate of reaction is changed.

Explanation of Solution

Enzymes are effective to the temperature while the inorganic catalysts are less sensitive to the temperature.

The non-enzymatic catalysts are known as an inorganic catalyst. The enzymes are more efficient, they are fixed for a particular reaction. They have a particular site for the substance.

Conclusion

The enzyme is the form of protein, it promoted the chemical reaction and act as a catalyst. The inorganic elements and compounds affected the speed of the chemical reaction is known as an inorganic catalyst.