Q. The rate of a certain biochemical reaction catalysed by an enzyme in human body is $10^{4}$ times faster than when it carried out in the laboratory. The activation energy of this reaction :
A) Is zero
B) Is different in two cases
C) Is the same in both the cases
D) None of the above
Explanation
(b)
Enzymes decrease the activation energy to greater extent.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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