Question

marissa is investigating a biochemical reaction involving carbon compounds. the reaction requires a specific enzyme. what is the role of the enzyme in this reaction?
○ to lengthen the carbon chain of each compound
○ to determine whether the reaction proceeds in the forward or reverse direction
○ to speed up the chemical reaction
○ to slow down the pace of the reaction

Explanation:

Enzymes are biological catalysts. Catalysts speed up chemical reactions. In this biochemical reaction involving carbon compounds, the enzyme's role is to speed up the chemical reaction.

Answer:

to speed up the chemical reaction