What is the active site of an enzyme?

Answer 1

The active site is the region of the enzyme where substrate molecules bind and undergo chemical reaction.

The protein's folding pattern creates a groove or pocket known as the active site.

The enzyme only binds to the substrate in this area.

The three-dimensional structure of the enzyme-substrate complex, in conjunction with the chemical characteristics of the amino acids and cofactors, allows only a specific substrate to bind to the site, making it specific to specific proteins.

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Answer 2

Nicholas Ahn

The active site of an enzyme is a region on the enzyme where substrates bind and undergo a chemical reaction. This site contains specific amino acid residues that facilitate the reaction and determine the enzyme's specificity.

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