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an enzyme ______. is an organic catalyst can bind to nearly any molecul…

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an enzyme ______. is an organic catalyst can bind to nearly any molecule is a source of energy for endergonic reactions increases the e_a of a reaction is a inorganic catalyst

Explanation:

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Enzymes are proteins (organic molecules) that act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in cells. They have specific binding sites and are not sources of energy for endergonic reactions (ATP is). They lower the activation energy (\(E_A\)) of reactions, not increase it. Inorganic catalysts are non - protein (e.g., metal ions in some reactions), while enzymes are organic. Also, enzymes have specificity and do not bind to nearly any molecule.

Answer:

is an organic catalyst