Which of the following is NOT CHARACTERISTIC of catalysts?
A) they are unchanged by the reaction.
B) they alter the standard free energy change (Delta Go') in a chemical reaction.
C) they accelerate the rate of a chemical reaction in both directions.
D) they exhibit specificity in the reactions that they catalyze.

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Catalysts do not alter the standard free energy change (Delta Go') in a chemical reaction. They only lower the activation energy needed for the reaction to proceed, thus increasing the rate of the reaction.

Which of the Following Is NOT CHARACTERISTIC of Catalysts