[Campbell Biology P.37] According to Concept 8.4, how do enzymes speed up metabolic reactions? | Practice Question

According to Concept 8.4, how do enzymes speed up metabolic reactions?

  • A: By increasing the activation energy barrier.
  • B: By consuming the reactants more quickly.
  • C: By lowering the activation energy barrier.
  • D: By changing the products of the reaction.

Explanation

Concept 8.4 is explicitly titled 'Enzymes speed up metabolic reactions by lowering energy barriers', which directly answers the question.