Question

How are enzymes different from catalysts?

(a) Enzymes are active at high temperatures

(b) Catalysts are active at subzero temperatures

(c) Catalysts are efficient at high temperatures and high pressures

(d) Enzymes are denatured at room temperature

I have been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

The above asked question is from Biomolecules topic in section Biomolecules of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) Catalysts are efficient at high temperatures and high pressures

For explanation: Enzymes are organic catalysts or biocatalysts. However, inorganic catalysts work at high temperatures and high pressures efficiently. Enzymes, being proteinaceous in nature, get denatured under such conditions.