The part of the enzyme where the substrate binds is called the active site (since that's where the catalytic “action” happens). ... Thanks to these amino acids, an enzyme's active site is uniquely suited to bind to a particular target—the enzyme's substrate or substrates—and help them undergo a chemical reaction.
The part of the enzyme where the substrate binds is called the active site (since that's where the catalytic “action” happens). ... Thanks to these amino acids, an enzyme's active site is uniquely suited to bind to a particular target—the enzyme's substrate or substrates—and help them undergo a chemical reaction.