How enzymes increases the rate of reactions

by changing equilibrium constant

by forming enzyme substrate complex.

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Chemical Kinetics question

2000 · Q97

Chemical Kinetics question

2000 · Q97

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Enzymes act like catalyst in biochemical reactions. Presence of an enzyme increases the rate of reaction by lowering the activation energy of the reactant.

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