A substance which increases the rate of reaction but itself remain chemically unchanged is called a/an :
A
substrate
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B
enzyme
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C
reactant
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D
product
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Solution
The correct option is B enzyme A catalyst is defined as a substance which alters the rate of a reaction without being consumed in the reaction. An enzyme is a specific substance which catalyses the specific type of reaction.