The Role of an Enzyme in an Enzyme-Catalyzed Reaction Is

question 93

Multiple Choice

The role of an enzyme in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction is to:

• A) bind a transition state intermediate, such that it cannot be converted back to substrate.
• B) ensure that all of the substrate is converted to product.
• C) ensure that the product is more stable than the substrate.
• D) increase the rate at which substrate is converted into product.
• E) make the free-energy change for the reaction more favorable.

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