An enzyme that forms a covalent bond with its substrate during a reaction is considered to undergo _____.

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Covalent catalysis involves the enzyme forming a transient covalent bond with the substrate, altering the pathway of the reaction to lower the activation energy and increase the rate of the reaction. This is distinct from other types of catalysis that do not involve forming covalent bonds with the substrate.

An Enzyme That Forms a Covalent Bond with Its Substrate