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How do enzymes lower activation energy

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By directly participating in the chemical reaction .
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Answer: When an enzyme binds to its substrate, we know it lowers the activation energy of the reaction, allowing it to happen more quickly. ... The enzyme-substrate complex can also lower activation energy by bending substrate molecules in a way that facilitates bond-breaking, helping to reach the transition state.

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