An enzyme is a special kind of catalyst that works to

a. speed up a specific biochemical reaction.

b. break down chemical elements.

c. slow down a chemical reaction.

d. maintain the correct temperature for a reaction.

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Leticia

3 November, 04:36

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Dennis Simpson · Answer 1

Enzymes are biological catalysts that lower the activation energy required and thereby increasing the rate of the reaction so the answer is A.

An enzyme is a special kind of catalyst that works toa. speed up a specific biochemical reaction.b. break down chemical elements.c. slow down a chemical reaction.d. maintain the correct temperature for a reaction.