Practice mode Enzymes

Enzyme specificity is mainly due to ____.

Correct answer D. the unique three-dimensional shape of the active site

Explanation

Only substrates with a complementary shape and charge pattern can bind the active site, so each enzyme catalyses one reaction or a small group.

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