A '''catalyst''' is a substance that alters the speed of a [[chemical reaction]] but does not get consumed in the process.<ref>Wile, Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998.</ref> A [[protein]] that acts as a catalyst is called an [[enzyme]]. | A '''catalyst''' is a substance that alters the speed of a [[chemical reaction]] but does not get consumed in the process.<ref>Wile, Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998.</ref> A [[protein]] that acts as a catalyst is called an [[enzyme]]. |