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A '''catalyst''' is a substance that alters the activation energy of a [[chemical reaction]], thus facilitating its occurrence, 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]]. The strength of a catalyst is directly related to its activation energy and the environment under which the reaction occurs. | A '''catalyst''' is a substance that alters the activation energy of a [[chemical reaction]], thus facilitating its occurrence, 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]]. The strength of a catalyst is directly related to its activation energy and the environment under which the reaction occurs. | ||
Revision as of 15:47, August 29, 2007
A catalyst is a substance that alters the activation energy of a chemical reaction, thus facilitating its occurrence, but does not get consumed in the process.[1] A protein that acts as a catalyst is called an enzyme. The strength of a catalyst is directly related to its activation energy and the environment under which the reaction occurs.
References
- ↑ Wile, Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998.
