Question #293252

The enzyme fumarase catalyzes the reversible hydration of fumarate to L-malate, but not the hydration of maleic acid (cis-isomer) of fumarate. This is an example of (select one) 


a. chiral activity 

b. stereoisomerism 

c. biological activity 

d. stereospecificity 

e. racemization 


Expert's answer

d. stereospecificity


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