In the Enzyme-Substrate Complex model below, what is represented by A?

a
product
b
enzyme
c
active site
d
substrate

1 answer

In the Enzyme-Substrate Complex model, A typically represents the enzyme or the substrate, depending on the context of the model being depicted. However, based on your options, if A is shown as the component that interacts with the substrate, then:

  • If A is the molecule that catalyzes the reaction, then A would be the enzyme (b).
  • If A is the molecule that the enzyme is acting upon, then A would be the substrate (d).

Since I don't have the visual representation of the model, you'll need to determine what A represents based on its role in the context given in the model.