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What Are Enzymes? — Definition & Overview

By Hannah Bonville
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An enzyme and substrate interacting. Number one shows the substrate, two is the enzyme, three is what the enzyme produces, and four is the specific place a substrate binds.

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When enzymes are exposed to extreme temperatures or pH, they denature and lose their shape. Specifically, their active sites become deformed, preventing binding to substrates. Which part of the image above labels the active site?

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Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

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