When an enzyme interacts with the substrate, which of the following occurs?

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When an enzyme interacts with the substrate, which of the following occurs?

 

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The protein frees a substrate so that it can cause a chemical reaction within the cell.

 

The protein and substrate adjust their shape slightly during binding to facilitate catalysis. 

 

The substrate unlocks a protein within the cell so that it can cause a chemical reaction.

 

The tertiary structure of the protein and the shape of the substrate are identical. 

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