How do enzyme-catalyzed reactions using covalent catalysis compare in rate to uncatalyzed reactions?

• A. Enzyme-catalyzed reactions are faster despite having more steps.
• B. Enzyme-catalyzed reactions are slower due to the formation of intermediates.
• C. Enzyme-catalyzed reactions have the same rate as uncatalyzed reactions.
• D. Enzyme-catalyzed reactions are faster because they skip intermediate steps.

Answer: (A)