NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

BIO MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Enzymes ____ the activation energy for a chemical reaction.
A
raise
B
lower
C
do not change
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Assertion :Enzymes lower the activation energy of the reactant molecule to make its transition into product easier. Reason: Enzymes are highly substrate specific.

Detailed explanation-2: -Enzymes perform the critical task of lowering a reaction’s activation energy-that is, the amount of energy that must be put in for the reaction to begin. Enzymes work by binding to reactant molecules and holding them in such a way that the chemical bond-breaking and bond-forming processes take place more readily.

Detailed explanation-3: -Catalysts make this process more efficient by lowering the activation energy, which is the energy barrier that must be surmounted for a chemical reaction to occur. As a result, catalysts make it easier for atoms to break and form chemical bonds to produce new combinations and new substances.

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