As with all catalysts, enzymes do not alter the position of the chemical equilibrium of the reaction. In the presence of an enzyme, the reaction runs in the same direction as it would without the enzyme, just more quickly.
CAUSE, pleading .The reason; the motive. 2. In a replication de injuria, for example, the plaintiff alleges that the defendant of his own wrong, and without the cause by him in his plea alleged, did, &c.
cause. 1  anything producing an effect or result. 2  a person or thing acting voluntarily or involuntarily as the agent that brings about an effect or result: drinking was the cause of his downfall. 3  a reason, motive, or ground for some action, feeling, etc.; esp., sufficient reason: cause for complaint.