Enzymes That Bind Reaction Transition States with Greater Affinity Than

question 14

Multiple Choice

Enzymes that bind reaction transition states with greater affinity than substrates or products

• A)have a lower free energy ES complex than E + S.
• B)increase reaction rates by decreasing the concentration of the transition state .
• C)progress slowly due to the stability of the transition state complex.
• D)compensate for small differences in the energy of the free substrate and free product.
• E)All of the above are correct.

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