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Difference between enzymes and hormones

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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

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