Transition state structure of the substrate formed during an enzymatic reaction is
A
permanent but unstable
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B
transient and unstable
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C
permanent and stable
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D
transient but stable
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Solution
The correct option is B transient and unstable All enzymatic reactions go through a transition state. This state is in between the substrate and the product and has the highest energy. Therefore, it is transient and unstable.