According to the Induced Fit Hypothesis of Enzyme Catalysis, Which

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Multiple Choice

According to the induced fit hypothesis of enzyme catalysis, which of the following is correct?

• A) The binding of the substrate depends on the shape of the active site.
• B) Some enzymes change their structure when activators bind to the enzyme.
• C) A competitive inhibitor can outcompete the substrate for the active site.
• D) The binding of the substrate changes the shape of the enzyme's active site.
• E) The active site creates a microenvironment ideal for the reaction.

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Founder Effect

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DNA Sequence

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