Active site-
Definition- It is a binding site in enzyme where the substrate binds to yield enzyme substrate complex and products by enhancing the chemical reaction.
The active site is usually a groove or pocket of the enzyme which can be located in a deep tunnel within the enzyme.
The active site fits with one specific type of substrate.Residues in the binding site form hydrogen bonds ,hydrophobic interactions, or temporary covalent interactions (vanderWaals) with the substrate to make an enzyme-substrate complex.
Active site have 2 regions with unique activities -
1.Binding site- Where the substrate binds.
2.Catalytic site- For catalytic chemical reaction.
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Definition- It is a binding site in enzyme where the substrate binds to yield enzyme substrate complex and products by enhancing the chemical reaction.
The active site is usually a groove or pocket of the enzyme which can be located in a deep tunnel within the enzyme.
The active site fits with one specific type of substrate.Residues in the binding site form hydrogen bonds ,hydrophobic interactions, or temporary covalent interactions (vanderWaals) with the substrate to make an enzyme-substrate complex.
Active site have 2 regions with unique activities -
1.Binding site- Where the substrate binds.
2.Catalytic site- For catalytic chemical reaction.
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