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What are the different types of catalysts?
Posted July 25, 2024
Bioconjugation Chemical ReagentsCellular ProcessesEnzymesPhysiological Probes
Answer

Catalysts may be categorized into two main types based on their effect on a chemical reaction: 

  1. Positive catalysts
  2. Negative catalysts
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