NEET Previous Year Question

The transition state structure of the substrate formed during an enzymatic reaction is

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Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. ATemporary but stable
  2. BPermanent but unstable
  3. CTemporary and unstable
  4. DPermanent and stable

Correct answer: C

Solution

(c) The transition state is a short-lived, high-energy and unstable state formed during an enzyme-catalysed reaction. Enzymes stabilize this transition state and lower the activation energy.

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