BRAINCAKEInduced-Fit Hypothesis
The proximity of the substrate leads to a change in the shape of the enzyme which moulds itself around the substrate. The active site forms as the enzyme and substrate interact.
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Key terms in this lesson
- active site
- The region of an enzyme, with a shape complementary to its substrate, where the substrate binds and the reaction is catalysed.
- activation energy
- The minimum amount of energy needed for a reaction to occur.