How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. By lowering the activation energy of the reaction
- Step 1: An enzyme stabilizes the transition state. Step 2. Less energy is needed to start the reaction, but the overall energy change is the same. Answer: lowering the activation energy. Why not the others: enzymes are not consumed and do not change the energy of the products.
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