Discussion:
Properties of Enzymes and Catalysis
Which of the following statements is true of enzyme catalysts?
(a) They are generally equally active on D and L isomers of a given substrate
(b) They can increase the reaction rate for a given reaction by a thousand-fold or more
(c) They can increase the equilibrium constant for a given reaction by a thousand-fold or
more.
(d) Their catalytic activity is independent of pH
(e) To be effective, they must be present at the same (equimolar) concentration as their substrate
(f) None of the above