Organic molecules that increase the rate of chemical reactions, such as condensation and hydrolysis, without being changed in the process are known as ____.

A) enzymes
B) metabolites
C) denaturating agents
D) hydrocarbons
E) prions

Enzymes are organic molecules that act as catalysts to increase the rate of chemical reactions without being changed in the process. Metabolites are molecules involved in metabolic reactions and can either be consumed or produced in the process. Denaturating agents are molecules that can cause proteins to lose their structure and function. Hydrocarbons are organic molecules composed only of hydrogen and carbon atoms, and do not have the ability to act as catalysts. Prions are infectious proteins that can cause disease.