In the absence of an enzyme, the conversion of X→ Y exhibits a DG0′ of +5.0 kJ/mol. Which of the following best describes the ΔG^0' of this reaction in the presence of an enzyme that accelerates the reaction 100 fold? A) −500 kJ/mol B) −50 kJ/mol C) −5 kJ/mol D) +5 kJ/mol E) +50 kJ/mol

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Enzymes do not change the ΔG^0' of a reaction; they only lower the activation energy, thus accelerating the rate of the reaction.

In the Absence of an Enzyme, the Conversion of X→