Which of the following statements about enzymes is true?
A)Enzymes increase the activation energy for a reaction.
B)Enzymes decrease the equilibrium constant.
C)Enzymes shift the equilibrium to favor the product.
D)Enzymes lower the transition state for the rate-determining step.

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for a reaction to occur, which lowers the transition state for the rate-determining step. This results in an increase in the rate of reaction but does not shift the equilibrium constant or favor the product.

Which of the Following Statements About Enzymes Is True