Enzymes are able to speed up the rate of a reaction by
A) transferring electrons from one substance to another.
B) binding substrates to a membrane.
C) producing more enzymes.
D) lowering the energy needed for the reaction to proceed.
E) producing more substrates.

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Enzymes speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to proceed, making it easier for the reaction to occur.

Enzymes Are Able to Speed Up the Rate of a Reaction