The substrate binding pocket of __________ is best at accommodating substrates with small side chains.
A) elastase
B) chymotrypsin
C) enolase
D) trypsin

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Elastase has a hydrophobic substrate binding pocket that is specifically designed to accommodate small side chains like those found in elastin, the protein that it normally cleaves. This specificity allows for high substrate specificity and efficient catalysis.

The Substrate Binding Pocket of __________ Is Best at Accommodating