Fig. 2: Activation Energy and
Enzymes
An enzyme speeds up a chemical reaction
by lowering its energy of activation, the energy that must be supplied in order
for molecules to react with one another.
Illustration of Activation Energy and Enzymes .jpg by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology,
The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: Feb., 2021
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