What is the primary determinant of the function and specificity of an enzyme?
A) the cofactors bound to the enzyme
B) the presence or absence of an allosteric regulator
C) prosthetic groups
D) the enzyme's conformation
E) the pH of its environment

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The enzyme's conformation, which is determined by its three-dimensional shape, is the primary determinant of its function and specificity. This shape dictates how the enzyme can interact with its substrate(s) and catalyze a reaction.

What Is the Primary Determinant of the Function and Specificity