Which structural and functional feature(s) listed are key to an enzyme's activity?

A) consists of a three-dimensional protein structure that interacts with a substrate in a fixed "lock-and-key" model
B) consumed each time a reaction takes place and consists of a three-dimensional protein structure that interacts with a substrate in a fixed "lock-and-key" model
C) consumed each time a reaction takes place and contains an active site where the enzyme can interact with a specific substrate
D) consumed each time a reaction takes place
E) contains an active site where the enzyme can interact with a specific substrate


Answer: E

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