Which statement explains why the induced fit model is a more accurate description of enzyme/substrate bonding than the lock and key model?

A. Enzymes have active sites that fit most substrates.

B. Enzymes do not need active sites to bond to substrates.

C. Enzymes have rigid active sites with flexible sites for co-factors.

D. Enzymes do have flexible active sites that mold to substrates.

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Paloma Bowman

5 April, 11:10

Which statement explains why the induced fit model is a more accurate description of enzyme/substrate bonding than the lock and key model?

A. Enzymes have active sites that fit most substrates.

B. Enzymes do not need active sites to bond to substrates.

C. Enzymes have rigid active sites with flexible sites for co-factors.

D. Enzymes do have flexible active sites that mold to substrates.

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Amari Le · Answer 1

Hello there.

Which statement explains why the induced fit model is a more accurate description of enzyme/substrate bonding than the lock and key model?

A. Enzymes have active sites that fit most substrates.