An enzyme is a special kind of catalyst. How does it work?

Question

a
It slows down specific chemical reactions.
b
It speeds specific chemical reactions.
c
It breaks down and takes part in chemical reactions to form new products.
d
It triggers chemical reactions at any pH or temperature.

Answer 1

The correct option is:

b It speeds specific chemical reactions.

Enzymes are biological catalysts that increase the rate of chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required for those reactions to occur. They are specific to particular substrates and operate under optimal conditions of pH and temperature.