Which of the following is true for catalysis of a reaction by an enzyme? Group of answer choices

a. The equilibrium constant decreases b. The initial velocity decreases

c. The standard free energy of the reaction increases

d. The initial velocity increases in the presence of an enzyme

e. The activation energy increases

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Isla Hendricks

Physics

10 October, 02:51

Which of the following is true for catalysis of a reaction by an enzyme? Group of answer choices

a. The equilibrium constant decreases b. The initial velocity decreases

c. The standard free energy of the reaction increases

d. The initial velocity increases in the presence of an enzyme

e. The activation energy increases

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Lizbeth Braun · Answer 1

E

Explanation:

(E) Decreases change in free energy of activation.

Because lowering the activation energy would lead to increase in rate of reaction. And thus the purpose of the catalysis of a reaction by an enzyme would be served.