When an Enzyme Catalyzes a Reaction

question 53

Multiple Choice

When an enzyme catalyzes a reaction,

• A)it raises the activation energy of the reaction.
• B)it acts as a reactant.
• C)it lowers the activation energy of the reaction.
• D)it is used once and discarded.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through conditioning.

Generalization

The process of applying the response to a specific stimulus to similar stimuli.

Habituation

Decreased responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated presentations.

Contiguous Occurrences

Contiguous occurrences refer to events that happen in close proximity in terms of both time and space.