The active site of an enzyme is the region that
A)binds allosteric regulators of the enzyme.
B)is involved in the catalytic reaction of the enzyme.
C)binds the products of the catalytic reaction.
D)is inhibited by the presence of a coenzyme or a cofactor.

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The active site of an enzyme is the region where the substrate binds and the catalytic reaction takes place. It contains amino acid residues that are involved in catalysis and forms a specific 3D shape that is complementary to the shape of the substrate. Binding of the substrate to the active site leads to the formation of an enzyme-substrate complex, which in turn leads to the formation of the product.

The Active Site of an Enzyme Is the Region That