The following questions are based on the reaction A + B → C + D shown in Figure 8.2.

-Which of the following represents the activation energy required for the enzyme-catalyzed reaction?
A)a
B)b
C)c
D)d

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The following questions are based on the reaction A + B → C + D shown in Figure 8.2.

-Which of the following represents the activation energy required for the enzyme-catalyzed reaction?
A)a 
B)b 
C)c 
D)d

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The activation energy required for the enzyme-catalyzed reaction is given by the difference between the energy of the transition state and the energy of the reactants. The dashed line in panel B represents the energy of the transition state, which is higher than the energy of the reactants, represented by curve A. The other panels do not show a clear representation of the activation energy.

The Following Questions Are Based on the Reaction a