Do enzymes lower the activation energy of a reaction?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether enzymes reduce the activation energy required for a chemical reaction to occur. It seeks to understand the role of enzymes in biochemical processes.
Answer
Yes
The final answer is yes, enzymes lower the activation energy of a reaction.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is yes, enzymes lower the activation energy of a reaction.
More Information
Enzymes are biological catalysts that increase the rate of a reaction by decreasing the activation energy required for the reaction to proceed.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse activation energy with the energy content of the reactants or products. Activation energy refers to the energy needed to reach the transition state, not the overall energy change of the reaction.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 1.18: Enzyme Function - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
- How do enzymes lower the activation energy? - BYJU'S - byjus.com
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