Altering the three-dimensional structure of an enzyme might

A. change the amount of energy needed for a reaction.
B. prevent the substrate from binding the enzyme's active site.
C. change the type of substrate that binds the enzyme's active site.
D. change the type of product produced in the reaction.
E. allow the reaction to occur at a faster rate.


B. prevent the substrate from binding the enzyme's active site.

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A. telophase I. B. prophase I. C. interphase. D. telophase II.

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