A critical feature of the Michaelis-Menten model of enzyme catalysis is:
A) increasing the probability of product formation.
B) shifting the reaction equilibrium.
C) the formation of an ES complex.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

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The Michaelis-Menten model describes the formation of an ES complex, in which an enzyme binds to a substrate to form an intermediate complex before converting it into a product. This model also provides information on the enzyme's kinetic behavior, including how changes in substrate concentration affect reaction rate. Option A is not specific to the Michaelis-Menten model but is a general goal of enzyme catalysis. Option B is not correct as the Michaelis-Menten model does not involve a shift in reaction equilibrium. Option D is incorrect as option A and C would be correct but not option B. Option E is incorrect as the Michaelis-Menten model is a well-established theory of enzyme kinetics.

A Critical Feature of the Michaelis-Menten Model of Enzyme Catalysis