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What is the primary role of catalysis in a chemical reaction?
A) To slow down the reaction rate by increasing the activation energy
B) To change the equilibrium position of the reaction
C) To increase the reaction rate by lowering the activation energy, without being consumed in the process
D) To transform the reactants into products without altering the reaction conditions