Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 8 - Energy, Enzymes, and Metabolism - 8.3 - Enzymes Speed Up Biochemical Transformations - 8.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 160: 3

Answer

Enzymes are able to speed up reactions by effectively lowering the activation energy needed for the reaction to progress. Some enzymes also have a hand in lowering the stability of the reacting reagent, thus pushing the reaction forward.

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Enzymes are able to speed up reactions by effectively lowering the activation energy needed for the reaction to progress. Some enzymes also have a hand in lowering the stability of the reacting reagent, thus pushing the reaction forward.
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