Difference between enzymes and hormones
Differences between enzymes and hormones are:
Hormones | Enzymes |
Hormones are intercellularchemical messengers which travel through the body to reach to target organ or cell and initiate a process. They are produced by endocrine glands. | They act as a biological catalyst to speed up the reactions in the cells. |
They act indirectly. | Their action is direct |
For example: Insulin cause cells to convert glucose into glycogen. | For example: Salivary amylase, an enzyme present in saliva converts starch into sugars |