The purpose of enzyme catalysts is to:
A)slow down reactions
B)transmit electrical nerve impulses
C)speed up reactions by adding heat
D)speed up reactions without the addition of heat

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Enzyme catalysts are proteins that increase the rate of a chemical reaction without being used up in the process. They achieve this by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur. This means that enzymes speed up reactions without the need for additional heat or energy, making option D the correct answer.

The Purpose of Enzyme Catalysts Is To