Disruption of the active site of an enzyme would most likely result in which of the following?
A) A decreased ability of the enzyme to bind allosteric regulators.
B) An increase in the rate of the reaction catalyzed by the enzyme.
C) A decreased ability of the enzyme to bind substrates.
D) A decreased ability of the enzyme to bind products.

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The active site of an enzyme is specifically involved in binding substrates and catalyzing their conversion into products. Disruption of the active site would impair the enzyme's ability to bind substrates, thus decreasing its catalytic efficiency.

Disruption of the Active Site of an Enzyme Would Most