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Biological catalysts are called as

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Auxins

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Gibberellins

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Enzymes

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All of the above

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The correct option is C Enzymes
Enzymes are biocatalyst. These are proteinaceous substances that are capable of catalysing chemical reactions of biological systems without themselves undergoing any change. The term enzymes were first used by Kuhne in 1877.

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