Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A) Enzymes raise the activation energy of a reaction.
B) Enzymes speed up the rate of a reaction.
C) Substrates bind to an enzyme's active site.
D) Enzymes change shape when they bind to a substrate.


Ans: A) Enzymes raise the activation energy of a reaction.

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What will be an ideal response?

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