Enzymes catalyze chemical reactions by

a. lowering the activation energy, thus increasing the rate of the reaction.
b. increasing the activation energy, thus increasing the rate of the reaction.
c. making the reaction exergonic.
d. releasing free energy.


Answer: A

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