Question

How does free energy relate to enzyme activity?

Answer 1

Enzymes work by lowering the activation energy ( Ea or ΔG✳ ) for a reaction. This increases the reaction rate. The free energy of the product is the same as it would be without the enzyme. Thus, the enzyme does not affect the free energy of the reaction.

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Answer 2

Enzymes work by lowering the activation energy ( Ea or ΔG✳ ) for a reaction. This increases the reaction rate. The free energy of the product is the same as it would be without the enzyme. Thus, the enzyme does not affect the free energy of the reaction.