Which of the following statements best describes the thermodynamic effect of an enzyme on the reaction it catalyzes?

W) The energy level of the reactants is decreased in the presence of the enzyme

X) The activation energy of the reaction is decreased

Y) The activation energy of the reaction is increased

Z) The \(\Delta\)G [delta-G] between products and reactants is decreased
X) THE ACTIVATION ENERGY OF THE REACTION IS DECREASED