BIOLOGY
ENZYMES
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Question
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The reaction rate will increase.
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The equilibrium of the reaction will be maintained.
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The reaction rate will decrease.
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The reaction will stop.
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Detailed explanation-1: -First, they increase the rate of chemical reactions without themselves being consumed or permanently altered by the reaction. Second, they increase reaction rates without altering the chemical equilibrium between reactants and products.
Detailed explanation-2: -Enzymes speed the reaction, or allow it to occur at lower energy levels and, once the reaction is complete, they are again available. In other words, they are not used up by the reaction and can be re-used. Enzymes are designed to work most effectively at a specific temperature and pH.
Detailed explanation-3: -Enzymes are biological catalysts. Catalysts lower the activation energy for reactions. The lower the activation energy for a reaction, the faster the rate. Thus enzymes speed up reactions by lowering activation energy.