The enzyme fumarase catalyzes the reversible hydration of fumaric acid to l-malate, but it will not catalyze the hydration of maleic acid, the cis isomer of fumaric acid. This is an example of:

A) biological activity.
B) chiral activity.
C) racemization.
D) stereoisomerization.
E) stereospecificity.


Ans: E) stereospecificity.

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