Identify the correct statement regarding enzymes.

  • A
    Enzymes are specific biological catalysts that can normally function at very high temperatures $(T > 1000 \; K)$.
  • B
    Enzymes are normally heterogeneous catalysts that are very specific in their action.
  • C
    Enzymes are specific biological catalysts that cannot be poisoned.
  • D
    Enzymes are specific biological catalysts that possess well-defined active sites.

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Arrange the steps of the biochemical reaction in sequence:
$I -$ Diffusion of the substrate towards the active site of the enzyme
$II -$ Formation of the transition state structure
$III -$ Release of the product from the active site
$IV -$ Breaking or formation of bonds

Assertion : Allosteric enzymes show feedback inhibition.
Reason : The inhibitor is competitive.

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a) The active site of the enzyme, now in close proximity of the substrate, breaks the chemical bonds of the substrate and a new enzyme-product complex is formed.
b) The substrate binds to the enzyme, inducing a change in the active site of the enzyme.
c) The enzyme releases the products of the reaction and the free enzyme is ready to bind to another molecule of the substrate.
d) The substrate binds to the active site of the enzyme.

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