Which of the Following Best Describes a Metastable State

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a metastable state?

• A)This state is composed of the difference in activation energy of a catalyzed versus an uncatalyzed reaction.
• B)The metastable state is formed by transient complexes with the substrate.
• C)The metastable state is created by the prosthetic group of the enzyme.
• D)This state changes the position of the equilibrium but not the rate.
• E)The metastable state is a state of the substrate in which the reaction can proceed but typically requires a catalyst.

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