In the Following Diagram Showing the Reaction Pathway for a Simple

question 34

Multiple Choice

In the following diagram showing the reaction pathway for a simple single-substrate enzymatic reaction, which of the quantities corresponds to the activation energy of the forward reaction?

• A) (a - b)
• B) (a + b)
• C) (a - c)
• D) (a + c)
• E) (b - c)

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Gland

An organ in the body that secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.

Tissue Fluids

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Small Molecules

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