Question

6. Why is the active site specific for only one type of substrate? What happens when a substrate with a different shape from the active site tries to enter the active site? Draw a schematic model of an enzyme.

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Answer 1

The active site specific for only one type of substrate because ezymes have a lock and key type fit so only a specific substrate fits in the activation site.

When a substrate with a different shape from the active site tries to enter the active site then Only those that have the specific shape complementary to the active site are able to enter the active site. When these two factors are significantly altered, the enzyme may no longer be able to catalyze reactions.