How Does an Enzyme Work to Catalyze a Reaction

question 24

Multiple Choice

How does an enzyme work to catalyze a reaction?

• A)It raises the temperature of a reaction.
• B)It increases the concentration of the reactants in a reaction.
• C)It supplies the energy to speed up a reaction.
• D)It lowers the activation energy of a reaction.
• E)It allows the reaction to proceed through different intermediates.

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