The primary function of an enzyme or any biological catalyst is to
A)increase the rate of a reaction.
B)reduce the energy of activation of a reaction.
C)increase the rate of a reaction and change the direction of a reaction.
D)change the direction of a reaction.
E)reduce the energy of activation and increase the rate of a reaction.

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Enzymes or any biological catalysts reduce the energy of activation required for a chemical reaction to occur, which leads to an increase in the rate of the reaction. Therefore, E is the correct choice, where the answer explains that enzymes reduce the energy of activation and increase the rate of a reaction.

The Primary Function of an Enzyme or Any Biological Catalyst