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

Practice Questions

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

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for the specific region on an enzyme where the substrate binds?
  • Step 1: Understand what an enzyme is. An enzyme is a 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.
  • Step 3: Learn about the active site. The active site is a special area on the enzyme.
  • Step 4: Recognize that the active site is where the substrate fits into the enzyme.
  • Step 5: Remember that the reaction happens at the active site, where the enzyme and substrate interact.
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