Enzymes can lower the activation energy of a chemical reaction by

A) stabilizing the transition state.
B) properly positioning reactants.
C) properly positioning reactants and stabilizing the transition state.
D) raising the temperature so that reactants collide more forcefully.
E) properly positioning reactants and raising the temperature so that reactants collide more forcefully.


Answer: C

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