Describe the relationship between the structure and function of enzymes.
Substrates are reactants that attach to enzymes, and detach as a product of the reactants. The structure of an enzyme dictates what reactants it can help catalyze. When reactants enter and bond with an enzyme, the enzyme will reshape itself slightly around the substrate, to create a more snug hold. This allows the reactants to be in very close proximity, forcing the reaction to run faster.
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