Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 5 - Figure 5.2 - Energy requirements of a chemical reaction - Question - Page 114: 1

Answer

The reactants should posses a minimum energy called the activation energy for a reaction to take place. A catalyst provides the required energy to reactants so that the reaction can take place. If enzymes are not available, activation energy is required for a reaction to take place.

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