What is the key activity of panel II in the accompanying figure?

a. The enzyme is consumed as the products form.
b. The substrate leaves the active site.
c. The conversion of substrates to products occurs.
d. The product leaves the enzyme.
e. The product decomposes to the reactants.


ANSWER: c

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