An enzyme acts to
A)raise the activation energy needed to start the reaction.
B)lower the activation energy needed to start the reaction.
C)convert the activation energy into potential energy.
D)convert the activation energy into kinetic energy.
E)stop a chemical reaction.

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Enzymes lower the activation energy needed to start a chemical reaction, making it easier for the reaction to occur. This allows reactions to happen more quickly or at a lower temperature, which is important for many biological processes.

An Enzyme Acts to