Induced fit
A) is a conformational change brought about by the binding of substrate to an allosteric site.
B) is also known as cooperative binding and requires enzymes with more than one subunit.
C) occurs when cholesterol becomes embedded in the lipid bilayer of the plasma membrane.
D) is the change in the absorption spectrum of an enzyme upon formation of ES complex.
E) is a conformational change evoked by binding of substrate to the active site of an enzyme.

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Induced fit is a conformational change that occurs when the substrate binds to the active site of an enzyme, causing it to change its shape slightly and facilitating the reaction. This mechanism ensures that substrates are held in the correct orientation for the reaction to occur, and can also help to lower the activation energy required for the reaction.

Induced Fit