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(02.01 MC)

Which of the following would most likely result in the greatest decrease in the rate of a chemical reaction?

A. Adding an enzyme inhibitor to a reaction catalyzed by an enzyme

B. Adding an enzyme to the reaction to decrease the activation energy

C. Decreasing the pH to create an acidic environment

D. Increasing the temperature of the reactants


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it would probably be D as it would denature the enzyme due to the heat breaking bonds in its tertiary shape
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