Question

question 1 - 17 cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that releases thick mucus in some organs. because of this, enzymes needed for food digestion are not released. patients are usually prescribed synthetic enzymes to help with digestion. how does giving enzymes to these patients help their condition? the enzymes lower the energy needed for chemical reactions to break down food. the enzymes increase the amount of activation energy needed for digestion. the enzymes add extra solvents, so more solutions are made with food. the enzymes mix with the mucus to make it thinner.

Explanation:

Enzymes are biological catalysts. They lower the activation - energy required for chemical reactions, such as those involved in food digestion. In cystic fibrosis, thick mucus impedes enzyme release. Supplemental enzymes work by reducing the energy needed for food - breakdown reactions.

Answer:

The enzymes lower the energy needed for chemical reactions to break down food.