Question

How do enzymes affect the energy requirement of a reaction?

How do enzymes affect the energy requirement of a reaction?

They lower energy released after the reaction

They increase energy released after the reaction

They increase activation energy

They lower the activation energy

Answers

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Enzymes lower the activation energy of a reaction. This means that they make it easier for the reaction to occur by decreasing the energy barrier that must be overcome for reactants to convert into products. As a result, reactions can proceed more quickly and at lower temperatures than they would without the presence of the enzyme. Therefore, the correct answer is:

**They lower the activation energy.**

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