Enzymes Can Catalyze Cellular Reactions Through Various Mechanisms

question 23

Multiple Choice

Enzymes can catalyze cellular reactions through various mechanisms. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding enzymes?

• A) They can provide the chemical groups necessary for simultaneous acid and base catalysis.
• B) They have a higher affinity for the transition state of the substrate than for its stable form.
• C) They can form covalent bonds with the substrate during catalysis.
• D) They can strain a substrate to force it toward a specific transition state.
• E) They accelerate a cellular reaction by destabilizing the transition state.

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