An Enzyme Stabilizes the Transition State That Is Bound in the Active

question 68

Multiple Choice

An enzyme stabilizes the transition state that is bound in the active site.What effect will this have on the energy diagram below? The diagram shown below is for the uncatalyzed reaction.

• A)Energy of point 1 is raised.
• B)Energy of point 2 is raised.
• C)Energy of point 2 is lowered.
• D)Energy of point 3 is lowered.
• E)Energy of point 4 is raised.

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