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What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where the shape of the active site can be modified by the binding of the substrate?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where the shape of the active site can be modified by the binding of the substrate?
- Induced fit (correct)
- Conformation selection
- Binding energy
- Transition state
Which factor is important for catalysis as it helps in lowering the activation energy?
Which factor is important for catalysis as it helps in lowering the activation energy?
- Transition state
- Conformation selection
- Binding energy (correct)
- Free energy
When does maximal binding energy between an enzyme and substrate occur?
When does maximal binding energy between an enzyme and substrate occur?
- When enzyme is not in conformation selection
- When substrate is stable
- When substrate is in transition state (correct)
- When enzyme loses induced fit
What happens to the transition state in an enzymatic reaction?
What happens to the transition state in an enzymatic reaction?
Which type of interactions contribute to the formation of a large number of weak interactions between substrate and enzyme?
Which type of interactions contribute to the formation of a large number of weak interactions between substrate and enzyme?
In conformation selection, substrate only binds to enzymes with an active site having a certain what?
In conformation selection, substrate only binds to enzymes with an active site having a certain what?
What is released when there is a formation of a large number of weak interactions between substrate and enzyme?
What is released when there is a formation of a large number of weak interactions between substrate and enzyme?
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