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Which of the following type of interaction is possible between substrate and enzyme at the active site of enzyme?
I.Ionic bonding
II.H-bonding
III.Dipole dipole interaction
IV.Van Der waals interaction
Choose the correct option

A

I and II

B

I,II and III

C

IV and III

D

all of these

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To determine the types of interactions that can occur between a substrate and an enzyme at the enzyme's active site, we will analyze each option provided in the question. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Active Site**: The active site of an enzyme is the region where the substrate binds. This site is specifically shaped to allow the substrate to fit, and various types of interactions can stabilize this binding. 2. **Analyzing Ionic Bonding**: - Ionic bonds occur between positively and negatively charged ions. If the enzyme and substrate have charged groups, they can interact through ionic bonding. - **Conclusion**: Ionic bonding is possible. 3. **Analyzing Hydrogen Bonding**: - Hydrogen bonds form when a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to an electronegative atom (like oxygen or nitrogen) is attracted to another electronegative atom. - Enzymes often contain polar groups that can form hydrogen bonds with substrates. - **Conclusion**: Hydrogen bonding is possible. 4. **Analyzing Dipole-Dipole Interaction**: - Dipole-dipole interactions occur between polar molecules that have permanent dipoles. If both the enzyme and substrate are polar, they can interact through dipole-dipole interactions. - **Conclusion**: Dipole-dipole interaction is possible. 5. **Analyzing Van der Waals Interaction**: - Van der Waals forces are weak attractions that occur between all molecules, whether polar or nonpolar. These forces can contribute to the overall interaction between the enzyme and substrate. - **Conclusion**: Van der Waals interaction is possible. 6. **Final Conclusion**: Since all four types of interactions (Ionic bonding, Hydrogen bonding, Dipole-dipole interaction, and Van der Waals interaction) can occur between the substrate and enzyme at the active site, the correct answer is that **all of these interactions are possible**. ### Correct Option: All of the above interactions (I, II, III, and IV) are possible between the substrate and enzyme at the active site.
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