Most of the enzymes within living things are proteins. Located on the enzyme structure is an area that binds to the substance it acts upon. What is that location called?

A) substrate
B) active site
C) connection point
D) reactant location


Answer: B) active site

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For an animal to move in one direction, it must exert a force in the ____________________ direction

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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