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Proteins that change shape on binding to another molecule are called ____.

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Allosteric protein

Allosteric protein can be defined as a protein with a multiple ligand- binding site that changes from one folding conformation to a different shape when another molecules binds to it. However, the conformational changes alter the properties or activities of the protein.

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