Questions: The active site of an enzyme 1. never changes shape. 2. forms no chemical bonds with substrates. 3. determines, by its structure, the specificity of the enzyme. 4. looks like a lump projecting from the surface of the enzyme. 5. changes the ΔG of the reaction.

The active site of an enzyme
1. never changes shape.
2. forms no chemical bonds with substrates.
3. determines, by its structure, the specificity of the enzyme.
4. looks like a lump projecting from the surface of the enzyme.
5. changes the ΔG of the reaction.
Transcript text: General Biology (BIOL-1305-005 CRN:10504) Take Test: Exam 1 (Chpt1-3) Question Completion Status: QUESTION 21 The active site of an enzyme 1. never changes shape. 2. forms no chemical bonds with substrates. 3. determines, by its structure, the specificity of the enzyme. 4. looks like a lump projecting from the surface of the enzyme. 5. changes the $\Delta \mathrm{G}$ of the reaction. 3 points Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers. Save All Answers
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The answer is the third one (3): determines, by its structure, the specificity of the enzyme.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Never changes shape: This is incorrect. The active site of an enzyme can change shape slightly when the substrate binds, a concept known as "induced fit."

  2. Forms no chemical bonds with substrates: This is incorrect. The active site often forms temporary chemical bonds with the substrate to facilitate the reaction.

  3. Determines, by its structure, the specificity of the enzyme: This is correct. The structure of the active site is specific to the substrate it binds, determining the enzyme's specificity.

  4. Looks like a lump projecting from the surface of the enzyme: This is incorrect. The active site is typically a pocket or groove on the enzyme's surface, not a lump.

  5. Changes the ΔG of the reaction: This is incorrect. Enzymes do not change the free energy change (ΔG) of a reaction; they only lower the activation energy, making the reaction proceed faster.

In summary, the active site's structure is crucial for the enzyme's specificity, making option 3 the correct choice.

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