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

  • Option 1)

    permanent and stable

  • Option 2)

    transient but stable

  • Option 3)

    permanent but unstable

  • Option 4)

    transient and unstable

 

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As discussed in

Nature of Enzyme Action -

Each Enzyme (E) has a subtract (S) binding to the molecule so that a highly reactive enzyme substrate complex (ES) is produced, which is short-lived and dissociates into its product and unchanged Enzyme

- wherein

E+S\rightleftharpoons ES\rightarrow EP\rightarrow E+P

The formation of ES complex is essential for catalysts.

 

Enzyme substrate complex is short lived, hence unstable and transient.


Option 1)

permanent and stable

Option is incorrect

Option 2)

transient but stable

Option is incorrect

Option 3)

permanent but unstable

Option is incorrect

Option 4)

transient and unstable

Option is correct

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