The primary function of an enzyme or any biological catalyst is to

A. change the direction of a reaction.
B. reduce the energy of activation and increase the rate of a reaction.
C. increase the rate of a reaction.
D. reduce the energy of activation of a reaction.
E. increase the rate of a reaction and change the direction of a reaction.


Answer: B

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