Activation energy is the minimum energy needed to initiate a reaction, and enzymes facilitate reactions by reducing this energy requirement.
Activation energy is the minimum energy required for a reaction to start. Enzymes function by lowering this activation energy, thus speeding up the reaction rate.
Front | What is meant by the activation energy of an enzyme and how does the presence of an enzyme affect it (2 marks) |
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Back | Activation energy is the minimum amount of energy required for a reaction to start. Enzymes lower the activation energy. |
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