Enzymes are efficient catalysts because they can do which of the following? A) catalyze reactions that otherwise would not occur B) decrease the free energy of activation of reactants C) decrease the standard free-energy change (ΔG^0') of reactions D) prevent the conversion of product to substrate E) shift the equilibrium of reactions toward more complete conversion to product

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Enzymes lower the activation energy of a reaction, making it easier for the reaction to proceed without altering the overall free-energy change or equilibrium position.

Enzymes Are Efficient Catalysts Because They Can Do Which of the Following