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The concept of activation energy and how it impacts the rate of reaction and discuss how temperature and reactant−products concentration impacts the rate of reaction.

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Both in biology, chemistry, and physics, the activation energy is of utmost importance. The amount of energy necessary to initiate a chemical reaction is known as activation energy. In this context, enzymes play a vital role. A chemical reaction which takes place under the influence of an enzyme is reduced. Thus, it requires less energy to start the reaction than in an uncatalyzed reaction.

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