Which of the Following Regarding the Enzyme-Transition State Complex Is

Question

Which of the following regarding the enzyme-transition state complex is correct?
A)The enzyme is designed to bind the transition-state structure less tightly than the substrate or product.
B)It is designated as EX‡.
C)The enzyme stabilizes the transition-state complex less than it stabilizes the substrate complex.
D)The energy barrier between ES and EX‡ is more than the energy barrier between S and X‡.

Accepted Answer

The correct notation for an enzyme-transition state complex is EX‡, indicating the enzyme (E) bound to the transition state (X‡) of the reaction. This notation reflects the concept that enzymes stabilize the transition state of the reaction they catalyze, which is a key principle in enzymatic catalysis.