Enzymes are biological catalysts that enhance the rate of a reaction by:
A) decreasing the activation energy.
B) decreasing the amount of free energy released.
C) increasing the activation energy.
D) increasing the amount of free energy released.
E) increasing the energy of the transition state.

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for a reaction to occur, making it easier for the reaction to proceed. This enables the reaction to occur at a faster rate.

Enzymes Are Biological Catalysts That Enhance the Rate of a Reaction