32. Which one of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of the active site of an enzyme? A) The substrate binds with high specificity B) The active site usually binds with strong, covalent interactions that are irreversible C) Three to five amino acids are involved in direct interactions with the substrate D) The active site is a small region defined in three dimensions within the enzyme

32. Which one of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of the active site of an enzyme? A) The substrate binds with high specificity B) The active site usually binds with strong, covalent interactions that are irreversible C) Three to five amino acids are involved in direct interactions with the substrate D) The active site is a small region defined in three dimensions within the enzyme

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Chapter6: Energy, Enzymes, And Biological Reactions

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