Question

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Which of the following correctly defines "catalyze"?

A. To bond with an enzyme
B. To deactivate an enzyme
C. To increase the rate of a reaction
D. To change the shape of a substrate

Answer 1

well, originally, catalyze means cause or accelaration. so the only answer closest to this would be C.to increase the rate of a reaction.
hope this helps.

Answer 2

The correct answer would be option C.

Catalyze refers to the act of accelerating the rate of a chemical reaction.

Catalyst refers to the substance which performs catalysis (increases the rate of reaction) without being consumed in the reaction.

It usually increases the reaction rate by decreasing the activation energy.