Catalysts Accelerate a Reaction by ________

question 42

Multiple Choice

Catalysts accelerate a reaction by ________.

• A)lowering the enthalpy of the reaction
• B)lowering the energy of activation
• C)raising the enthalpy of the reaction
• D)raising the energy of activation

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Definitions:

Organic Molecules

Chemical compounds containing carbon that are found in living organisms, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

Central Dogma

Term used to describe the process by which information flows from DNA to RNA to protein in a cell.

Genetics

The branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms.

Protein Synthesis

The biological process through which cells build proteins based on the genetic instructions encoded in DNA.