Which statement BEST describes the induced-fit model of enzyme action?
A) In this model, the enzyme changes the shape of a substrate using a cofactor.
B) In this model, the enzyme adjusts it shape to adapt to the shape of the substrate.
C) In this model, the enzyme induces a change of polarity in the substrate that results in bonding.
D) In this model, the enzyme's active site is complementary to the shape of the substrate.
E) In this model, the enzyme's active site chemically reacts with the substrate.

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The induced-fit model suggests that the enzyme's active site is flexible and can adjust its shape to fit the substrate more precisely upon binding, enhancing the enzyme's catalytic efficiency.

Which Statement BEST Describes the Induced-Fit Model of Enzyme Action