Transition state structure of the substrate formed during an enzymatic reaction is:

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Transition state structure of the substrate formed during an enzymatic reaction is:

A permanent and stable

B transient but stable

C permanent but unstable

D transient and unstable

Detailed Solution

When the substrate binds to the enzyme a new, high-energy transition state structure is formed. It is transient and unstable.

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