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1 Which of the following best describes, in general, how organisms benefit from

enzymes?
A They speed up chemical reactions for the organisms.
B Enzymes maintain constant temperature in the organism.
C They are responsible for reproduction in organisms.
D Enzymes transfer genetic information between organisms.

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Answer:

A

Explanation: The enzyme speeds up the reaction by lowering the activation energy needed for the reaction to start

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Enzymes in an organism speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy (energy needed for reactants to come together and react)

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