Cryptic crossword clue
In frenzy, mescaline brings forth biological catalysts

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ENZYMES

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We know that "biological catalysts" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case biological catalysts = enzymes.
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What does ENZYMES mean?

ENZYMES noun
  1. A globular protein that catalyses a biological chemical reaction.
  2. Leavened bread, as opposed to azyme

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