Induced fit model

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Induced fit model of enzyme action happens when the substrate does not have a complementary shape to the enzyme’s binding site. The active site of the enzyme goes through a conformational change to accommodate the substrate and an Enzyme-Substrate Complex can the be form[1].

Reference:

  1. ↑ Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. 2017. Induced fit theory
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