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Identify the wrong statements.(a) The substrate binds to active site of enzyme and does not fit into active site(b) The binding of substrate induces the enzyme to alter its shape(c) Chemical bonds of substrate break down not to form new enzyme-product complex(d) The enzyme releases the products of the reaction and runs through catalytic cycle once again

Correct answer: A. A, C

  • A. A, C
  • B. B, D
  • C. B, C
  • D. A, D

Explanation

The question asks to identify the wrong statements regarding enzyme function.1. Statement A is incorrect because the substrate indeed fits into the active site of the enzyme, as they are specifically designed to complement each other.2. Statement B is correct, as the binding of a substrate does induce a change in the enzyme's shape, enhancing the fit between them.3. Statement C is incorrect; when the substrate binds, it forms an enzyme-substrate complex before the chemical bonds are broken, leading to product formation.4. Statement D is correct because after the reaction occurs, the enzyme releases the products and can catalyze another reaction by binding to a new substrate.Thus, the correct answer is option A, as it includes the incorrect statements A and C, while the other options contain at least one correct statement.

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