Question

1. what are the functions of an enzyme in a metabolic reaction? select all that apply. lowering the energy it takes for a reaction to occur or speeding up a reaction aligning the parts of substrates that need to connect to form a product bringing substrates closer together, so they are more likely to react converting ions into substrates to initial metabolic reactions

Explanation:

Enzymes are biological catalysts. They lower the activation - energy of a reaction, which speeds up the reaction rate. They also help in substrate orientation (aligning parts of substrates for product formation) and can bring substrates closer together to increase the likelihood of a reaction. Enzymes do not convert ions into substrates to initiate metabolic reactions.

Answer:

• lowering the energy it takes for a reaction to occur or speeding up a reaction
• aligning the parts of substrates that need to connect to form a product
• bringing substrates closer together, so they are more likely to react