Question

The active site of an enzyme is the region that:

a) Binds to the substrate
b) Initiates the reaction
c) Releases the product
d) All of the above

Answer 1

The active site of an enzyme is the region where the substrate binds.

Step-by-step explanation:

The active site of an enzyme is the region where the substrate binds. Each enzyme catalyzes only one chemical reaction with only one substrate. The active site is a small region within the enzyme where amino acid residues participate in the catalytic action.