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Which mechanism reduces cell reaction activation energy during enzymatic catalysis?

A)Stabilizing transition state intermediates
B)Increasing reactant concentrations
C)Raising reaction temperature
D)Altering the reaction equilibrium

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During enzymatic catalysis, enzymes stabilize transition state intermediates through non-covalent interactions, decreasing energy required. Therefore stabilized intermediates result, rather than altered concentrations, increased temperature, or altered equilibrium, which involve distinct chemical mechanisms.

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