Which of the Following Best Describes a Typical Mechanism for an Enzyme-Catalyzed

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a typical mechanism for an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

• A) Slow formation of an enzyme-substrate complex, then fast formation of products and regeneration of enzyme
• B) Fast formation of an enzyme-substrate complex, then slow formation of products and regeneration of enzyme
• C) Slow binding of a cofactor to the substrate, then fast reaction with the enzyme to form an enzyme-substrate complex
• D) Fast binding of a cofactor to the substrate, then slow reaction with the enzyme to form an enzyme-substrate complex
• E) Slow formation of regenerated enzyme, then fast formation of products

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