JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3bm135
An enzyme catalyses SP with ΔG=−12kJmol−1 at 300K. Select the correct statements.
AΔG of the reaction is still −12kJmol−1 in the presence of the enzyme.
BThe equilibrium constant increases because the activation energy is lowered.
CThe reverse reaction PS is also accelerated.
DThe enzyme is permanently consumed as the reaction proceeds.
Answer: A, C
A catalyst lowers the barrier for both directions without changing the energy of S or P, so ΔG and K remain the same. The reverse reaction is therefore also faster. The enzyme is regenerated.