The changing of an enzyme's shape as the substrate binds to the active site is called the
A) substrate binding theory.
B) induced fit model.
C) metabolic pathway.
D) energy of activation.
E) enzyme binding theory.

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The induced fit model describes how the shape of an enzyme's active site changes to fit the shape of the substrate more closely upon binding, enhancing the enzyme's ability to catalyze its reaction.

The Changing of an Enzyme's Shape as the Substrate Binds