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In the context of enzyme mechanism, the term “ground state destabilization” refers to the concept that the enzyme

A. Destabilizes the substrate through desolvation, strain, or distortion, raising its energy closer to the transition state
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B. Permanently alters the substrate to make it more reactive
C. Destabilizes its own structure by removing metal ions
D. Operates most efficiently only in the cellular ground state

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  • Destabilizes the substrate through desolvation, strain, or distortion, raising its energy closer to the transition state
  • Permanently alters the substrate to make it more reactive
  • Destabilizes its own structure by removing metal ions
  • Operates most efficiently only in the cellular ground state

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