Which Statement Is Not True About Enzymes

question 188

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true about enzymes?

• A) Enzymes orient substrates into positions that optimize chemical reactions between them.
• B) An enzyme may cause physical strain in a substrate once the substrate has bound to the enzyme's active site.
• C) Enzymes can use acid-base chemistry to destabilize bonds in substrates.
• D) An enzyme can form a temporary covalent intermediate with a substrate as part of the catalytic mechanism.
• E) Enzymes can shift the position of equilibrium to favor products.

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