2007-04-07 12:24:15 · 6 answers · asked by darlene b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
All enzymes and substrates have a unique shape so that they will only bond to each other. The site where they bond is called the "active site."
2007-04-07 13:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by Bio Instructor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each type of enzme has a uniquely shaped active site. The substrate or reactant molecule fits in the active site. The binding of the substrate to an active site causes the enzyme to change shape slightly (induced fit). Some enzymes do has an area similar to the active site, which is the allosteric site which allows a noncompetitors inhibitors to enter it.
2007-04-07 19:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by Becca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Binding takes place at the active site. This is the site where the catalytic reaction occurs and products are formed. The geometry of the substrate is complementary to the active site to facilitate bonding.
2007-04-07 19:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by brisko389 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The active site
2007-04-07 19:26:46 · answer #4 · answered by puppyraiser8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
active site
2007-04-07 19:28:08 · answer #5 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
into a specific active site...
2007-04-07 23:57:19 · answer #6 · answered by Juan C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋