Question
What allows an enzyme to recognize and bind with its substrate?
The synthesis of proteins inside an enzyme creates a location for substrates to bind.
The three-dimensional shape of an enzyme creates a structure for binding to substrates.
The chemical reactions occurring within an enzyme change the structure of the enzyme for substrate binding.
The removal of catalysts from an enzyme creates an empty location for the binding of substrates.
The synthesis of proteins inside an enzyme creates a location for substrates to bind.
The three-dimensional shape of an enzyme creates a structure for binding to substrates.
The chemical reactions occurring within an enzyme change the structure of the enzyme for substrate binding.
The removal of catalysts from an enzyme creates an empty location for the binding of substrates.
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The correct answer is:
**The three-dimensional shape of an enzyme creates a structure for binding to substrates.**
Enzymes are highly specific biological catalysts, and their ability to recognize and bind to specific substrates is primarily due to their unique three-dimensional structure. The active site of the enzyme, where the substrate binds, is shaped specifically to fit the substrate, much like a key fits into a lock. This specificity is crucial for the enzyme's function in facilitating biochemical reactions.
**The three-dimensional shape of an enzyme creates a structure for binding to substrates.**
Enzymes are highly specific biological catalysts, and their ability to recognize and bind to specific substrates is primarily due to their unique three-dimensional structure. The active site of the enzyme, where the substrate binds, is shaped specifically to fit the substrate, much like a key fits into a lock. This specificity is crucial for the enzyme's function in facilitating biochemical reactions.