Matching

-Large rate enhancement in enzyme catalysis may occur when binding the substrate via _________ attachment.
A) high
B) deprotonated
C) protonated
D) catalytic mechanism
E) covalent
F) rate-determining step
G) leaving group
H) formation of ES
I) amino acid
J) low
K) coenzymes
L) concerted acid-base
M) orientation
N) oxidation

Question

Matching

-Large rate enhancement in enzyme catalysis may occur when binding the substrate via _________ attachment.
A) high
B) deprotonated
C) protonated
D) catalytic mechanism
E) covalent
F) rate-determining step
G) leaving group
H) formation of ES
I) amino acid 
J) low
K) coenzymes 
L) concerted acid-base
M) orientation
N) oxidation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Covalent attachment, also known as covalent catalysis, involves the transfer of an electron pair between the enzyme and substrate to form a covalent bond. This creates an unstable intermediate that leads to a lower activation energy and faster reaction rate.

Matching -Large Rate Enhancement in Enzyme Catalysis May Occur When Binding