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

Question

a
It speeds specific chemical reactions.
b
It slows down 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 answer is:

a. It speeds specific chemical reactions.

Enzymes act as biological catalysts, meaning they accelerate the rate of specific chemical reactions in biological systems without being consumed in the process. They do this by lowering the activation energy required for the reactions to occur, which makes the reactions happen more quickly.