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In Biology / High School | 2014-08-10

Enzymes are proteins that speed up reactions by _______________.

Asked by SandeeDuartes795

Answer (3)

They lower the activation energy. The energy needed for a reaction to occur.
ANSWER: lowering the amount of energy required. BTW. The enzyme is a ferment conducting chemical reactions in living organisms. Each enzyme catalyzes a chemical reaction strictly defined for a specific substrate and conditions.

Answered by MattD | 2024-06-10

Enzymes speed up reactions by lowering the required activation energy level.

Answered by littlestar | 2024-06-10

Enzymes speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur. They bind to substrates at their active sites, forming a complex that facilitates the chemical reaction. This catalytic process is vital for numerous biological functions within organisms.
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Answered by MattD | 2024-09-29