Which of the following BEST explains the role of enzymes in a reaction

a. An enzyme causes an increase in the rate of reaction by binding to a substrate.
b. An enzyme increases the amount of energy needed to complete the reaction.
c. An enzyme binds to a product causing a decrease in the rate of the reaction.
d. An enzyme increases the temperature of a reaction so that the reaction can occur faster.


Ans: a. An enzyme causes an increase in the rate of reaction by binding to a substrate.

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