What Is a Transition State in a Chemical Reaction

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Multiple Choice

What is a transition state in a chemical reaction?

• A) The place where a substrate molecule binds to an enzyme
• B) A reactant with potential energy that is higher than that of the product
• C) The combination of a substrate and an enzyme
• D) The state at which the bonds of reactants are unstable
• E) The active site where reactants are oriented

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Definitions:

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