Zoology-(general)
NEET Zoology (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 11
In a diagram showing an enzyme-catalyzed reaction, if the substrate binds to the active site of the enzyme, what happens immediately to the enzyme's shape?
A
The enzyme alters its shape to fit more tightly around the substrate.
B
The enzyme releases the substrate without altering its shape.
C
The enzyme permanently changes its shape and cannot bind to another substrate.
D
The enzyme alters its shape to expose the substrate to the external environment.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, once the substrate binds to the active site, the enzyme alters its shape to fit more tightly around the substrate, facilitating the catalysis.
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