An enzyme's specific 3D shape, particularly its active site, is crucial for its function as it complements the substrate's shape for binding.
An enzyme's specific 3D tertiary structure determines its function, as the substrate's complementary shape fits precisely into the enzyme's active site.
| Front | Explain how the shape of an enzyme molecule is related to its function. (3) |
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| Back | specific 3D tertiary structure/shape; substrate complementary shape; substrate (can bind) to active site/ can fit into each active site; |
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