The part of an enzyme that combines with a specific part of the substrate is called the
A) passive site.
B) active site.
C) passive diffusion.
D) nucleus.
E) co-factor.

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The active site of an enzyme is the specific region where the enzyme binds to its substrate and catalyzes the chemical reaction. The other choices are not related to the specific binding between enzyme and substrate.

The Part of an Enzyme That Combines with a Specific