How does a chemical catalyst increase the rate of a reaction?

A. By decreasing the energy of activation
B. By acting as one of the reactant molecules
C. By phosphorylating a reactant
D. By increasing the temperature of a solution
E. By increasing the energy content of the product molecules


Answer: A

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