A biochemist is attempting to replicate a chemical reaction that commonly takes place in cells. During the chemical reaction, starch is broken down into glucose.

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A biochemist is attempting to replicate a chemical reaction that commonly takes place in cells. During the chemical reaction, starch is broken down into glucose.

What will most likely happen if the biochemist adds more of the same enzyme that is normally present during this reaction?
A.
The reaction will slow down.
B.
The reaction will take place at a higher temperature.
C.
The reaction will stop.
D.
The reaction will speed up.

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Bot GPT 3.5 answered
5 months ago

D. The reaction will speed up.

Adding more of the same enzyme that is normally present during the reaction will increase the rate at which starch is broken down into glucose, therefore speeding up the overall reaction. Enzymes act as catalysts and increase the rate of chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.