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The enzyme amylase is a biological catalyst found in saliva. It catalyzes the breakdown of starch. Note that not everyone secretes the enzyme amylase in their saliva.

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Name given to a substance used to speed up chemical reaction?

dis is the eziest question evva.....enzyme


Is catalyst is specific for each reaction?

Catalysts speed up reactions and they do this by decreasing the activation energy. The way they decrease the activation energy is by providing an alternate pathway for the reaction. Because there are so many different reaction mechanisms/pathways in chemistry, there must be many different catalysts.


Why does a catalyst cause a reaction normally increase?

A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction by providing an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy, allowing reactants to convert to products more easily. This acceleration increases the rate of reaction, enabling more collisions between reactant molecules to occur in a given time frame. Importantly, a catalyst is not consumed in the reaction, allowing it to facilitate multiple reaction cycles without being depleted.


What the following equipment is used for collection andor detection of biological agents?

Biological safety cabinets are used for handling biological agents safely by providing a contained workspace with controlled airflow. Biosensors are used for detecting and measuring biological agents in samples by converting a biological response into an electrical signal. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machines are used to amplify and detect DNA or RNA of biological agents for identification and analysis.


Breaking of a larger hydrocarbon molecule into a smaller one by heating in the presence of a catalyst is called?

Cracking , Cracking is the name given to breaking up large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller and more useful bits. This is achieved by using high pressures and temperatures without a catalyst, or lower temperatures and pressures in the presence of a catalyst.

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What name is given to large organic molecules that are found in organisms?

Macromolecule from biological polymerization can be called Bio-polymers.


What is biological diversity?

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What is the largest biological level among these cell organ tissue or molecule?

The largest biological level among the given options is organ


When energy is given off in the absence of oxygen is what?

Fermentation


What is the reactant being catalyzed known as?

atalysis definition or catalysis meaning can be given as the increase in the rate of a chemical reaction because of the participation of an additional substance, which is known as a catalyst. Catalyst is not consumed in the catalyzed reaction, but it can continue to act repeatedly. Even a small amount of catalyst is usually sufficient to bring about this effect. In contrast with the catalyzed mechanisms, usually, the catalyst reacts to generate a temporary intermediate, which then regenerates the original catalyst with the help of a cyclic process.


Do you know of any cases where foster parents are given adoption preference over biological grandparents?

Yes, if the biological grandparents fail to have an approved home study for any reason, the foster parents would be given preference.


Name given to a substance used to speed up chemical reaction?

dis is the eziest question evva.....enzyme


What term is given to a substance which speeds up a reaction and is unchanged after the reaction?

Catalyst- lowers the activation energy of a reaction but is not consumed.


What is a biological mother?

Biological mother is that mother who has given birth to a person. E.g.:- the woman who has given birth to you is your biological mother.


Macromolecular diffusion and biological membrane are samething?

It is two completely different things. Diffusion of macromolecules is random movement of macromolecules given by their energy, temperature. And biological membrane is a lipidic membrane.


A catalyst increases the rate of a chemical reaction by changing which of the following conditions?

A catalyst can speed up the rate of a given chemical reaction by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur. However, the catalyst does not change the total free energy from reactants to products.


What drug is used for Sjogren's syndrome?

Patients may also be given such drugs as pilocarpine (Salagen) or cevimeline (Evoxac) to increase saliva and tear secretions.