The Primary Source of the Specificity of Enzymes Is ________

question 50

Multiple Choice

The primary source of the specificity of enzymes is ________.

• A)their polarity, which matches that of their specific substrate
• B)their delocalized electron cloud
• C)their bonded transition metal, which is specific to the target substrate
• D)their locations within the cell
• E)their shape, which relates to the lock-and-key model

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Definitions:

Major Organic Product

The primary chemical compound formed in the largest amount by a reaction involving organic molecules.

Stereochemistry

Stereochemistry deals with the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules and how these arrangements affect the physical and chemical properties of the molecules.

Reaction Sequence

A series of chemical reactions carried out in a specific order to achieve the synthesis of a desired product.

(R)-2-Butyl Tosylate

A chiral organic compound where a butyl group is attached to a para-toluene sulfonate, used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.