Membrane-bounded organelles facilitate faster chemical reactions because:
A) reactants are within close proximity to each other.
B) membranes lower the activation energy of biochemical reactions.
C) membrane-bounded organelles act as catalysts for biochemical reactions.
D) reactants move faster within membrane-bounded organelles.
E) reactants are less likely to encounter each other within membrane-bounded organelles.

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Membrane-bounded organelles concentrate reactants in a confined space, increasing the likelihood of interactions and facilitating faster chemical reactions.

Membrane-Bounded Organelles Facilitate Faster Chemical Reactions Because