Which of the following aspects of enzyme structure is best described by a clasping handshake analogy?
A) the specific manner in which an enzyme folds to form secondary and tertiary structures
B) the specific manner in which an enzyme interacts with water
C) the specific manner in which an enzyme binds substrate
D) the specific manner in which an enzyme is denatured by low pH

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The clasping handshake analogy refers to the specific manner in which an enzyme binds substrate. This analogy describes how the enzyme's active site undergoes a conformational change when it binds to the substrate, creating a more specific and complementary fit, similar to how a handshake becomes more clasped when the two hands fit together perfectly.

Which of the Following Aspects of Enzyme Structure Is Best