difference between catalyst and enzyme

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Enzymes
Catalysts
These are complex proteins.
These are simple inorganic molecules.
Can be easily inactivated
Cannot be easily inactivated.
Regulated by cofactors.
Cofactors do not have any role.
Have high molecular weight.
Have low molecular weight.
Catalyze specific types of reactions.
Have wide range.
Significantly affected by temperature and pH.
Do not get affected by temperature and pH.

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Enzymes	Catalysts
These are complex proteins.	These are simple inorganic molecules.
Can be easily inactivated	Cannot be easily inactivated.
Regulated by cofactors.	Cofactors do not have any role.
Have high molecular weight.	Have low molecular weight.
Catalyze specific types of reactions.	Have wide range.
Significantly affected by temperature and pH.	Do not get affected by temperature and pH.