Enzymes function as catalysts by

A. bringing the substrates together at the active site correctly oriented for the reaction.
B. bringing the substrates together at the active site, in effect concentrating them.
C. bringing the substrates together at the active site, in effect concentrating them and bringing the substrates together at the active site correctly oriented for the reaction.
D. None of the choices are correct.


Answer: C

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