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What is the term used to describe the modification of the shape of the active site by the binding of the substrate?
What is the term used to describe the modification of the shape of the active site by the binding of the substrate?
- Transition state
- Induced fit (correct)
- Binding energy
- Conformation selection
Which factor is crucial for lowering the activation energy in enzyme catalysis?
Which factor is crucial for lowering the activation energy in enzyme catalysis?
- Binding energy (correct)
- Weak interactions
- Conformation selection
- Transition state
When does maximal binding energy between an enzyme and substrate occur?
When does maximal binding energy between an enzyme and substrate occur?
- When transition state forms (correct)
- When enzyme is inactivated
- At the beginning of the reaction
- When the product is formed
What happens to the transition state in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?
What happens to the transition state in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?
Which type of interactions release free energy when a substrate binds to an enzyme?
Which type of interactions release free energy when a substrate binds to an enzyme?
Why is specificity of binding crucial in enzyme-substrate interactions?
Why is specificity of binding crucial in enzyme-substrate interactions?
Which mechanism involves substrate binding to enzymes with a specific conformation of the active site?
Which mechanism involves substrate binding to enzymes with a specific conformation of the active site?
What role does binding energy play in stabilizing the enzyme-substrate complex?
What role does binding energy play in stabilizing the enzyme-substrate complex?
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