Question

Describe how an enzyme speeds up a chemical reaction within a cell. (written answer)

Answer 1

Answer:

Enzymes are biological catalysts. Catalysts lower the activation energy for reactions. The lower the activation energy for a reaction, the faster the rate. Thus enzymes speed up reactions by lowering activation energy.

Answer 2

An enzyme is a form of biological catalyst. This means that as the enzymes breaks down the detritus within the cells, this speeds up the chemical reactions within.