Which of the Following Statements Regarding Enzymes and Transition States

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding enzymes and transition states is true?

• A) stabilization of the transition state must be less than stabilization of ES for catalysis to occur
• B) binding of substrate to an enzyme often causes strain, thus promoting transition state formation
• C) the transition state conformation of an enzyme catalyzed reaction is identical to the conformation seen in the uncatalyzed transition state
• D) formation of the transition state always assures that the reaction will proceed to product
• E) none of the above are true

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