A substrate molecule that causes a conformational change in the enzyme at or near the active site would be best described by which of the listed mechanisms?
A) Induced fit
B) Destabilization
C) Acid Base Catalysis
D) Covalent catalysis
E) none of the above

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Induced fit is the mechanism where the substrate molecule binds to the enzyme and causes a conformational change. This change can result in a more optimal fit between the substrate and the active site of the enzyme, increasing the reaction rate. The other mechanisms listed (Destabilization, Acid Base Catalysis, Covalent Catalysis) do not involve conformational changes in the enzyme.

A Substrate Molecule That Causes a Conformational Change in the Enzyme