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Enzymes are generally what type of molecule?
Proteins
What is a substrate?
Any molecule that reacts with an enzyme
What is an active site?
The location on an enzyme where substrates bind
Enzymes are _______ to certain substrates.
Specific
What happens after a substrate binds to an enzyme?
The initial (weak) binding occurs, then both the enzyme and substrate mold to one another's shapes, giving an induced fit which is much tighter
When is binding between enzyme and substrate strongest?
At its transition state (induced fit)
What is allosteric binding?
The binding of substrates to allosteric sites rather than active sites, generally changing the enzyme's shape and function
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