What is the function of an enzyme?
A)to increase the rate of a specific reaction
B)to decrease amount of energy needed to reach the transition state
C)to alter the equilibrium of a specific reaction
D)to both increase the rate of a specific reaction and decrease the amount of energy needed to reach the transition state

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Enzymes function by both increasing the rate of a specific reaction (by lowering the activation energy needed for the reaction to proceed) and decreasing the amount of energy needed to reach the transition state. This is accomplished through binding and positioning of substrates in a specific orientation, creating an environment that is favorable for the reaction to occur.

What Is the Function of an Enzyme