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Enzyme Specificity 1. The following cases show the products form when a reaction was carried out in soltion (non- enzymatic)

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a) In this case, we have the two regioisomers (molecular formula is same but OH is attached at the different positions). Now, with the help of enzyme only one regioisomer is formed.

Hence the reaction is regioselective and the enzyme exhibits regioselectivity.

b) In this case, we have the two enantiomers (Stereoisomers with the non superimposable mirror images). Now, with the help of the enzyme, only one enantiomer is formed.

Hence, the reaction is enantioselective and thus the enzyme exhibits enantioselectivity.

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