What is the term for the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds?

Practice Questions

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What is the term for the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds?
  1. Active site
  2. Allosteric site
  3. Binding site
  4. Catalytic site

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds?
  • Step 1: Understand what an enzyme is. An enzyme is a special protein that helps speed up chemical reactions in the body.
  • Step 2: Know what a substrate is. A substrate is the molecule that an enzyme acts on during a reaction.
  • Step 3: Learn about the active site. The active site is a specific area on the enzyme where the substrate fits.
  • Step 4: Realize that the active site is important because it is where the reaction happens.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the term for the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds is called the 'active site.'
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