A Model That Explains How the Substrate Fits Exactly into the Active

question 69

Multiple Choice

A model that explains how the substrate fits exactly into the active site of an enzyme is called

• A)a coenzyme.
• B)an induced-fit.
• C)a lock-and-key.
• D)substrate specific.
• E)an active site.

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