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

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permanent but unstable
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transient and unstable
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permanent and stable
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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.

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