Enzymes, such as the one shown in the picture, work by fitting onto the substrate molecule like a lock-and-key action. Which statement is true, with regard to the enzyme and the substrate?
The statement "Enzymes, such as the one shown in the picture, work by fitting onto the substrate molecule like a lock-and-key action" implies that:
The enzyme has a specific shape or active site that matches the shape of the substrate molecule. This specificity allows the enzyme to bind to the substrate molecule, forming an enzyme-substrate complex. The enzyme then catalyzes a specific chemical reaction on the substrate, converting it into a product.
In summary, the true statement regarding the enzyme and the substrate is that enzymes have a specific shape or active site that fits the substrate molecule, allowing them to form an enzyme-substrate complex and catalyze a specific reaction.