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Standard XII

Biology

Enzymes and Activation Energy

Can An Enzyme...

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Can a enzyme slow down a reaction?

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No, enzymes are catalysts so they cannot slow down a reaction.
Enzymes increase the rate of reaction by lowering the activation energy of the reaction.

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Can a enzyme slow down a reaction?

No, enzymes are catalysts so they cannot slow down a reaction.Enzymes increase the rate of reaction by lowering the activation energy of the reaction.

No, enzymes are catalysts so they cannot slow down a reaction.
Enzymes increase the rate of reaction by lowering the activation energy of the reaction.