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During an enzymatic reaction, the formation of an enzyme-substrate complex is primarily driven by

A. Covalent bonds formed at the catalytic site
B. Multiple weak interactions like hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic effects
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C. The enzyme's ability to increase molecular collision frequency
D. Irreversible binding that ensures the substrate is fully processed

📝 Explanation

Substrate binding is mediated by multiple weak, non-covalent forces which are reversible, essential for both binding and product release.

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  • Covalent bonds formed at the catalytic site
  • Multiple weak interactions like hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic effects
  • The enzyme's ability to increase molecular collision frequency
  • Irreversible binding that ensures the substrate is fully processed

Substrate binding is mediated by multiple weak, non-covalent forces which are reversible, essential for both binding and product release.

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