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Lock Key Model Lack Reality Active Site Shape

The lock and key model lacks the reality that the active site actually changes shape slightly as the substrate binds to it for a tighter fit.

Il modello 'chiave-serratura' non riflette accuratamente la realtà, poiché il sito attivo in realtà cambia leggermente forma quando il substrato si lega per ottenere una migliore aderenza.

Front What does the lock and key model lack from reality?
Back In reality, the active site changes shape a little as the substrate binds to it to get a tighter fit.

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