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At equilibrium, for . An enzyme raises by a factor of at constant temperature. By what factor does it change , and what is the new value of relative to the old value?

  1. A is unchanged and increases by
  2. B decreases by and is unchanged
  3. C increases by and increases by
  4. D increases by and is unchanged

Answer: D

The equilibrium constant is fixed by thermodynamics and cannot be altered by a catalyst. Since is constant, must rise by the same factor as .
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