Three factors that increase the rates of enzyme-controlled reactions are the A) number of enzyme molecules, number of substrate molecules, and efficiency of the enzyme. B) temperature of the reaction, number of H₂O molecules, and bond strength. C) number of enzyme and substrate molecules formed and strength of the enzyme. D) size of the enzyme compared to the substrate, the number of active sites, and the ratio of enzyme to substrate molecules.

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The number of enzyme molecules and substrate molecules present in a reaction directly affect the rate of the reaction. Additionally, the efficiency of the enzyme also plays a role in increasing the rate of the reaction. Other factors, such as temperature and bond strength, may also have an impact, but they are not listed as choices in this question. Option C is incorrect as it is essentially repeating the same factors listed in option A. Option D is also incorrect as the size of the enzyme compared to the substrate and the number of active sites may affect the efficiency of the enzyme, but they do not necessarily increase the rate of the reaction.

Three Factors That Increase the Rates of Enzyme-Controlled Reactions Are