Biochemical Reactions
- Happen inside living things (plants, animals, humans).
- Use enzymes as natural helpers (catalysts).
- Work in mild conditions (body temperature, normal pH).
- Very specific – one enzyme does one job.
- Example: Breakdown of glucose to give energy in cells.
Organic Reactions
- Happen in labs or industries (outside the body).
- Use chemicals, heat, light, or metals as helpers.
- Often need high temperature, pressure, or strong acids/bases.
- Less specific – one chemical may react in many ways.
- Example: Burning of glucose in a lab to produce heat and CO₂.
Simple Difference:
Biochemical reactions = organic reactions in living things with enzymes.
Organic reactions = general carbon compound reactions in lab or industry.