Asked by Jesse Reiner on Jun 25, 2024
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During an enzymatic reaction, what happens to the enzyme?
A) It becomes the product.
B) It becomes the substrate.
C) It is used up.
D) The enzyme and the substrate form a permanent complex.
E) The enzyme and the substrate form a temporary complex.
Enzymatic Reaction
An enzymatic reaction involves chemical processes in living organisms that are catalyzed by enzymes to convert substrates into different molecules.
Temporary Complex
A transient molecular complex that forms during various biochemical processes, such as enzyme-substrate interactions.
- Learn about the mechanisms of enzyme action, their precise nature, and the conditions that alter their function.
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DS
Diana StephensonJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
During an enzymatic reaction, the enzyme and the substrate come together to form a temporary complex. The enzyme facilitates the reaction and then is released unchanged, ready to catalyze another reaction. Therefore, choices A, B, and C are incorrect. The formation of a permanent complex (choice D) is unlikely and not common in enzymatic reactions.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the mechanisms of enzyme action, their precise nature, and the conditions that alter their function.