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What is autocatalysis?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Autocatalysis**: Autocatalysis refers to a process in which a product of a reaction acts as a catalyst for that same reaction. In simpler terms, it is when a substance that is produced during a chemical reaction helps to speed up the reaction itself. 2. **Understanding the Reaction**: Consider a reaction where a substrate (let's call it A) is converted into a product (B). Normally, a catalyst is an external substance that speeds up this conversion without being consumed in the process. ...
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