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enzymes
substrates bind and the reaction takes place. the
active site allow enzymes to selectively bind to their
acy and specificity of the catalyzed reaction.
what feature in the active site of enzymes allows them to
bind selectively with their substrate?
chirality
specific shape
enulfing capabilities
Enzymes bind selectively to their substrates due to the specific three - dimensional shape of their active sites, which is complementary to the shape of the substrate. This is similar to a lock - and - key mechanism. Chiralty is related to handedness and not the main feature for this selective binding. Engulfing capabilities are not a characteristic of enzyme - substrate binding in this context.
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