After years of hard work in the laboratory,you have identified an enzyme involved in a cellular reaction.How does the enzyme affect both the reaction equilibrium between reactants and products and the time needed to reach equilibrium?

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The enzyme does not alter the reaction equilibrium, but it does lower the activation energy required for the reaction to occur. This means that the time needed to reach equilibrium is shortened as the reaction can occur more quickly.

After Years of Hard Work in the Laboratory,you Have Identified