Which sequence correctly represents enzyme catalysis?

  • A. E + P → EP → ES → E + S
  • B. ES → E + S → E + P
  • C. E + S → ES → EP → E + P
  • D. EP → ES → E + S

Explanation

Enzyme and substrate first form the enzyme-substrate complex, which converts to an enzyme-product complex before releasing product and regenerating the free enzyme. Any sequence that starts from product runs the pathway backwards.

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