If a metabolic enzyme __________ the energy of activation of a reaction,the rate of product formation will __________.
A) increases; decrease
B) decreases; increase
C) increases; increase
D) decreases; decrease

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Enzymes work by lowering the energy of activation required for a reaction to occur. Therefore, if a metabolic enzyme decreases the energy of activation of a reaction, the rate of product formation will increase.

If a Metabolic Enzyme __________ the Energy of Activation of a Reaction,the