The active site of an enzyme

a. is where the coenzyme is located.
b. is a specific bulge or protuberance on an
enzyme.
c. is a groove or crevice in the structure of the
enzyme complementary to the substrate.
d. will react with only one substrate no matter how
many molecules may resemble the shape of the
substrate.
e. rigidly resists any alteration of its shape.


Answer: c

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