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Which explanation best explains the role of enzymes as catalysts in living systems?

Select one of the options below as your answer:



A.
Enzymes accelerate chemical reactions without getting used up in the process.




B.
Enzymes accelerate chemical reactions by getting used up in the process.




C.
Enzymes decelerate chemical reactions by getting used up in the process.

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A. is the correct answer
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I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The role of enzymes as catalysts in living systems is that they  accelerate chemical reactions without getting used up in the process. Enzymes hasten chemical reactions by providing alternative path for the reaction.
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