Which of the Following Attributes Does NOT Explain Why Enzymes

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following attributes does NOT explain why enzymes are flexible proteins and NOT rigid molecules?

• A)Active sites are able to conform to the shape of the substrate.
• B)Strain is placed upon the substrate while it binds to the enzyme.
• C)Catalytic residues are oriented in such a way that they play a minor role in bond breakage and bond formation.
• D)Near-attack conformations are achieved during formation of the transition state during an enzyme-catalyzed reaction.

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