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Enzymes are a diverse group of biological catalysts.Enzymes act as catalysts , because they?A. Give us immediate quick energy

B.Speed up chemical reactions in our body by lowering energy
C. Increase the amount of energy needed to break down substrates.
D. Can act on any substrate molecule at any time

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Enzymes in our bodies are catalysts that speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy necessary to transform a reactant into a product.

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