Biology/enzyme and hormon
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Question
what is the difference between enzyme and hormon ?
All enzymes are proteins and act as catalysts. They start or speed up a chemical reaction but are not chemically changed in the reaction
Hormones have different chemical composition. Some are proteins and some are steroids. They bring about a reaction and are a part of the reaction.
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Walter Hintz
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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.
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