Which of the following is true concerning a ping-pong mechanism?
A) Either substrate can bind first
B) Either product can leave first
C) One product leaves before the second substrate binds
D) One product leaves before either substrate has bound
E) none of these are true

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In a ping-pong mechanism, one product is released before the second substrate binds. This is characteristic of enzymes that follow a double-displacement mechanism, where the enzyme is temporarily modified as part of the reaction.

Which of the Following Is True Concerning a Ping-Pong Mechanism