TLS Online TPP Program

#Question id: 617


Compare the two reaction coordinate diagrams below and select the answer that correctly describes their relationship.  In each case, the single intermediate is the ES complex.

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology
  1. (a) describes a strict “lock and key” model, whereas (b) describes a transition-state complementarity model.

  2. The activation energy for the catalyzed reaction is #5 in (a) and is #7 in (b).

  3. The activation energy for the uncatalyzed reaction is given by #5 + #6 in (a) and by #7 + #4 in (b).

  4. The contribution of binding energy is given by #5 in (a) and by #7 in (b).