Which of the Following Statements Best Describes What Is Meant

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes what is meant by pericyclic reactions?

• A)reactions in which a nucleophile reacts with an electrophile
• B)reactions in which an electrophile reacts with a nucleophile
• C)reactions in which a free radical reacts with another free radical
• D)oxidation-reduction reactions in which electrons are lost or gained
• E)reactions that occur as a result of a cyclic reorganization of electrons

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Definitions:

Induced Fit

Conformational change in the active site of an enzyme that occurs when it binds to its substrate.

Enzyme's Shape

Refers to the three-dimensional structure of an enzyme, which is crucial for its ability to catalyze specific biochemical reactions.

Binding

The process of chemically linking two or more molecules together, often referring to the interaction between a protein and a ligand.

Substrate

The underlying substance or layer on which an organism lives, grows, or is attached, or a material upon which an enzyme acts.