When the substrate is bound to the enzyme, the shape of the enzyme may change slightly, leading to

A. more possible products of the reaction
B. more permanent binding through intimate total contact
C. a greater supply of activation energy
D. a great range of possible catalytic activities
E. an induced fit


Answer: E

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