Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Mode of action of enzymes

Mode of action of enzymes — practice question

The diagram shows an enzyme, its substrate and an enzyme-substrate complex. Which statement explains why this substrate can enter the active site of this enzyme?

  • AContact between the substrate and the enzyme causes a change in the enzyme shape.
  • BThe shape of the active site and the shape of the substrate are complementary.
  • CThe substrate within the active site forms hydrogen bonds with amino acids.
  • DWhen the enzyme-substrate complex forms, the tertiary structure of the enzyme changes.

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