Which of the following statements accurately depicts how enzymes vary from catalysts used in chemical laboratories?

• A. Enzymes can catalyze reactions at a faster rate than laboratory catalysts.
• B. Enzymes are only active under intense temperatures and pressures, whereas laboratory catalysts can only be employed in mild temperatures and pressures.
• C. Enzymes have distinct active sites that bind to specific substrates, whereas laboratory catalysts are often less specific and can catalyze a wider range of processes.
• D. Metabolic pathways within organisms can regulate laboratory catalysts, whereas enzyme activity cannot be controlled by the cell.

Answer: (C)