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Will the same enzyme work on any and every substance? Explain.

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Answer:

No

Step-by-step explanation:

Every enzyme has a specific active site, where substrate molecules can enter and undergo an induced fit. For example, the enzyme sucrase will only catalyze the hydrolysis of sucrose and not even another disaccharide like lactose. This is due to the shape and structure of enzymes and substrates. Structure directly affects functionality.

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