Enzymes function primarily by ____.
A) forcing the reactants into an altered environment which in turn creates a change in the free energy of the reactants relative to the products
B) altering the equilibrium point of a particular reaction to favor the formation of products
C) increasing the probability that the reactants will come into close proximity to each other in the proper orientation for forming the transition state molecule
D) removing reactants from solution in a set ratio to increase the chances of the remaining individual reactants interacting with each other
E) changing the ratio of reactants to products so that the forward reaction is favored

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Enzymes function by increasing the probability that reactants (substrates) will come into close proximity in the correct orientation to react, thereby lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to proceed and forming the transition state more easily. This does not involve altering the equilibrium of the reaction, changing the free energy of reactants or products, removing reactants from solution in a set ratio, or changing the ratio of reactants to products to favor the forward reaction.

Enzymes Function Primarily by ____