Question

The digestion of food involves the body's use of enzymes to assist in breaking down organic compounds. The following chart illustrates the amount of time necessary for protein digestion in varying conditions.%0D%0A%0D%0A Digestion Rates of Proteins%0D%0A%0D%0AReaction%09Seconds%0D%0AProtein only%0960%0D%0AProtein + acid%0930%0D%0AProtein + acid + enzyme%0910%0D%0AThis chart provides evidence that enzymes - %0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Adissolve in water%0D%0Adissolve in water%0D%0A%0D%0Aslow down chemical reactions%0D%0Aslow down chemical reactions%0D%0A%0D%0Aspeed up chemical reactions%0D%0Aspeed up chemical reactions%0D%0A%0D%0Amaintain a specific pH

Answer 1

The chart clearly demonstrates that the presence of enzymes significantly reduces the time required for protein digestion compared to when only protein or protein with acid is present.

Therefore, the correct response from the provided options is:

**speed up chemical reactions**