Which of the following acts to accelerate chemical reactions in a cell?
A) Nucleic acids
B) Lipids
C) Carbohydrates
D) Enzymes
E) None of the answers are correct

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Enzymes are specialized proteins that act as catalysts to accelerate chemical reactions in a cell. They lower the activation energy needed for a reaction to occur, thereby increasing the rate of the reaction. Nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates do not have any catalytic properties.

Which of the Following Acts to Accelerate Chemical Reactions in a Cell