What distinguishes enzymes from inorganic catalysts in terms of operational conditions?

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Inorganic catalysts are ineﬀective at temperatures above 40⁰C, whereas enzymes are most eﬀective at these temperatures.

Enzymes typically get damaged at high temperatures, unlike inorganic catalysts which work eﬃciently at high temperatures and pressures.

Both enzymes and inorganic catalysts are ineﬀective at temperatures above 40⁰C.

Enzymes are only eﬀective at low temperatures, while inorganic catalysts require room temperature.

answer is B.

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Enzymes, as biological catalysts, have optimal temperature ranges for activity. At temperatures significantly higher than their optimum, they can denature, losing their function. In contrast, many inorganic catalysts can maintain efficiency at high temperatures and pressures, unlike enzymes which are sensitive to extreme conditions.

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