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In Biology / High School | 2014-03-01

How do enzymes help to carry out biochemical reactions?

A. By decreasing the energy of the reactants
B. By increasing the activation energy of the reaction
C. By decreasing the activation energy of the reaction
D. By increasing the energy of the products of the reaction
E. By decreasing the energy of the products of the reaction

Asked by brownfish772

Answer (3)

The answer is C. Enzymes lower activation energy, allowing the reaction to happen more quickly, which is why they are called catalysts.

Answered by KatieOG | 2024-06-10

Enzymes help to carry out biochemical reactions C). By decreasing the activation energy of the reaction ;

Answered by nuneesoofinee | 2024-06-12

Enzymes help to carry out biochemical reactions by decreasing the activation energy of the reaction. This allows reactions to occur more quickly and efficiently at the temperatures found in living organisms. Therefore, the correct option is C.
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Answered by nuneesoofinee | 2025-04-16

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