What Is the Effect of an Enzyme on the Equilibrium

question 46

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of an enzyme on the equilibrium constant for the reaction it catalyzes?

• A)It increases the equilibrium constant.
• B)It decreases the equilibrium constant.
• C)It may increase or decrease the equilibrium constant,depending upon the specific reaction.
• D)It makes the equilibrium constant numerically equal to the reaction rate.
• E)It has no effect on the equilibrium constant.

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