What is the benefit of using a shortcut in a reaction between two chemicals? a shortcut would ensure a safer reaction. a shortcut may provide a faster reaction. a reaction with a shortcut would yield more chemical output. a reaction with a shortcut would require less chemical input.

In biological systems, the chemical reactions concerning glucose and ATP as a product are vital for cellular respiration and photosynthesis. Shortcuts reduce the activation energy, which increases the net "gain" of products. I would go with the last one.

The correct answer will be option-A shortcut may provide a faster reaction.

Explanation:

A chemical reaction proceeds if the activation energy of a reaction exceeds the threshold activation energy (minimum energy required to proceed with a reaction).

The shortcut used during the chemical reaction is known as a catalyst which increases the velocity or rate of a reaction by lowering the activation energy of a chemical reaction.

Since lowering the activation energy help increase the speed of reaction, therefore, the selected option is the correct answer.

thinking it would be physical characteristics