Enzymes ________

question 30

Multiple Choice

Enzymes ________.

• A) increase the rate of a reaction by making the reaction more exergonic
• B) increase the rate of a reaction by lowering the activation energy barrier
• C) increase the rate of a reaction by reducing the rate of reverse reactions
• D) change the equilibrium point of the reactions they catalyze
• E) make the rate of a reaction independent of substrate concentrations

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