Multiple choice

How does enzyme enhance the rate of chemical reaction?

  1. By providing optimum temperature

  2. By lowering activation energy

  3. By producing ATP

  4. By raising the temperature
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Enzymes are capable of lowering the activation energy thereby bringing the reactants closer together into its active site allowing the chemical bonds to weaken and thereby leading to the formation of new bonds and thus a new product.

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