Question

For an enzyme to be able to catalyze a reaction, the active site must –

For an enzyme to be able to catalyze a reaction, the active site must –

Be occupied by an inhibitor

Increase the activation energy level

Have a complementary shape to the substrate

Cause the enzyme to be destroyed in the reaction

Answer 1

For an enzyme to be able to catalyze a reaction, the active site must **have a complementary shape to the substrate**.

This specific interaction allows the substrate to bind effectively to the enzyme's active site, facilitating the conversion of the substrate into products. The other options mentioned do not represent conditions necessary for enzyme activity.