What does the active site of the enzyme do?
Correct answer: D. The specificity of an enzyme is determined by its structure
- A. Looks like a lump projection from the surface of an enzyme
- B. Forms no chemical bond with substrate
- C. Never changes
- D. The specificity of an enzyme is determined by its structure
Explanation
The active site of enzymes are specific to their substrates, and their structure determines the specificity.
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Enzymes are biological catalysts that lower activation energy without being consumed, and their specificity is explained by the lock and key and induced fit models. Work includes the effects of temperature, pH and substrate concentration on reaction rate, plus competitive and non-competitive inhibition and how these differ.
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