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What is the term for the shape of the active site being modified by the binding of the substrate?
What is the term for the shape of the active site being modified by the binding of the substrate?
- Binding energy
- Induced fit (correct)
- Conformation selection
- Transition state
Which factor is important for lowering the activation energy in catalysis?
Which factor is important for lowering the activation energy in catalysis?
- Weak interactions
- Transition state
- Conformation selection
- Binding energy (correct)
In enzyme-substrate interactions, when does maximal binding energy release occur?
In enzyme-substrate interactions, when does maximal binding energy release occur?
- During transition state formation (correct)
- When substrate binds to the enzyme
- At the product formation stage
- When the enzyme undergoes induced fit
What happens to the transition state in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?
What happens to the transition state in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?
What defines whether the transition state will convert into substrate or product?
What defines whether the transition state will convert into substrate or product?
Which type of interactions contribute to the free energy released when substrate binds to an enzyme?
Which type of interactions contribute to the free energy released when substrate binds to an enzyme?
What principle does the binding energy between enzyme and substrate help to satisfy in catalysis?
What principle does the binding energy between enzyme and substrate help to satisfy in catalysis?
What type of selection occurs when a substrate only binds to enzymes with specific active site conformations?
What type of selection occurs when a substrate only binds to enzymes with specific active site conformations?
What term describes the free energy released upon binding of a substrate to an enzyme?
What term describes the free energy released upon binding of a substrate to an enzyme?
