What happens to an enzyme after it has catalyzed a reaction?

a. it is sent to the proteasome for degradation
b. it is inactivated by phosphorylation
c. it is inactivated by dephosphorylation
d. it releases the cofactor to get a new one ready for catalysis
e. it returns to its original state


ANSWER: e

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