Enzymes __________________ the activation energy of a chemical reaction?

Correct answer: B. Decreases

  • A. Increases
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Does not effect
  • D. Increases or decreases depending upon individual enzyme

Explanation

Enzymes decrease activation energy by providing an alternative reaction pathway, allowing more molecules to react at a given temperature. A student may choose d because enzymes can affect reaction rates in different ways, but catalysts do not increase activation energy, and the net enzyme effect is its reduction.

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