The term "activation energy" refers to the amount of energy needed to start a reaction. In the context of enzymes, they function by lowering the activation energy required for a reaction to occur, thereby increasing the rate of the reaction.
What does the term "activation energy" mean when discussing how an enzyme functions?
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The amount of energy needed to divide a cell
The amount of energy needed to divide a cell
The amount of energy needed to transport glucose
The amount of energy needed to transport glucose
The amount of energy needed to move an organism
The amount of energy needed to move an organism
The amount of energy needed to start a reaction
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