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Catalysts

Question 17 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 SMITH IC

What is a substrate?

Answer
A
a molecule that acts as a catalyst
B
a place on the enzyme where the reaction occurs
C
a place on the product where the enzyme fits
D
a reactant that is catalyzed by an enzyme

Explanation

A substrate is the reactant that an enzyme acts on, converting it into product(s). For example, an enzyme binds its substrate and helps the reaction occur. The enzyme’s reaction site is the active site, so choice B describes the active site, not the substrate.

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