Question

What are Biocatalysts? Give an example.

Answer 1

Hint: We need to know that the Catalyst is the substance which is used to increase the rate of a chemical reaction. And it will not consume itself. The catalysts are mainly divided into four types, and that is, homogeneous catalyst, heterogeneous catalyst, heterogenized homogeneous catalyst and biocatalyst. In the case of homogeneous catalysts, both catalyst and reactant are present in the same phase. But in heterogeneous catalysts, both reactant and catalyst are present in the different phases.

Complete answer:
As we know that the Biocatalyst is the substance which is used in the biochemical reaction and this will increase the speed of the biochemical reaction or the biocatalyst will activate any biochemical reactions. The enzyme accelerates the chemical reaction and that enzyme will not change the state of the equilibrium. This type of enzyme is known as biocatalyst.
The biocatalyst is stated as the use of enzymes that occupy the inside of the living cells to initiate the conversions of organic compounds by chemical reactions. And biocatalysts are natural substances which involve enzymes from biological sources. And it will improve the rate of the chemical reactions.
The examples of biocatalyst include hormones or enzymes, which increase the rate of biochemical reactions. Eg: digestive enzymes such as trypsin, pepsin etc.

Note:
 The catalyst is the substance which increases the speed and rate of the reaction. The enzymes are the examples for naturally occurring catalysts. And these enzymes are responsible for the many important biochemical reactions. The nickel is a catalyst which is used for the hydrogenation of palm oil and forms margarine. And the iron is used as a catalyst in the Haber process.