Enzymes Work By

question 24

Multiple Choice

Enzymes work by:

• A)lowering the energy of the reactants.
• B)raising the energy of the products.
• C)decreasing the activation energy of the reaction.
• D)increasing the activation energy of the reaction.

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Definitions:

Reserve Requirement

The portion of depositors' balances that banks must have on hand as cash or in deposits with the central bank, used as a tool for monetary policy.

Bank Runs

A situation where a large number of a bank's depositors try to withdraw their funds simultaneously over concerns about the bank's solvency.

Reserve Banking

A banking system in which banks hold a fraction of their deposits in reserve, while lending out the remainder to generate profits.

Federal Funds Rate

The interest rate at which banks and credit unions lend reserve balances to other depository institutions overnight, on an uncollateralized basis.