Why Are Enzymes Considered Important Biological Catalysts

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why are enzymes considered important biological catalysts?

• A) Enzymes lower the entropy of a biochemical reaction.
• B) Enzymes decrease the enthalpy of a biochemical reaction.
• C) Enzymes increase the free energy of a biochemical reaction.
• D) Enzymes supply the energy to initiate a biochemical reaction.
• E) Enzymes lower the activation energy of a biochemical reaction.

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