Enzymes
A) are lipids.
B) function as biological catalysts.
C) raise the activation energy for a reaction.
D) are carbohydrates.
E) are derived from cholesterol.

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that increase the rate of chemical reactions in living organisms. They lower the activation energy needed for a reaction to occur, increasing the likelihood of successful collisions between molecules involved in the reaction.