Which statement about enzymes is correct?

A An enzyme decreases the rate of a chemical reaction.

B An enzyme is shaped to interact with specific molecules.

C An enzyme increases the activation energy of a chemical reaction.

D An enzyme is broken down during a reaction and has to be replaced.

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Roberto Vaughn

Biology

2 November, 09:39

Which statement about enzymes is correct?

A An enzyme decreases the rate of a chemical reaction.

B An enzyme is shaped to interact with specific molecules.

C An enzyme increases the activation energy of a chemical reaction.

D An enzyme is broken down during a reaction and has to be replaced.

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Xzavier Humphrey · Answer 1

I think it is either A or B but I am not sure. I know a catalyst increases the rate of a chemical reaction but I don't think it is B because I dont believe that an enzyme is shaped to interact with certain molecules. I would go with A or C. The choice is yours.

Which statement about enzymes is correct?A An enzyme decreases the rate of a chemical reaction.B An enzyme is shaped to interact with specific molecules.C An enzyme increases the activation energy of a chemical reaction.D An enzyme is broken down during a reaction and has to be replaced.

Which statement about enzymes is correct?

A An enzyme decreases the rate of a chemical reaction.

B An enzyme is shaped to interact with specific molecules.

C An enzyme increases the activation energy of a chemical reaction.

D An enzyme is broken down during a reaction and has to be replaced.