Binding of a modulator to a regulatory site alters the structure of the enzyme in a way that can affect catalytic rate and/or affinity.

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This process is known as allosteric regulation, where the binding of a modulator (allosteric effector) at a site other than the enzyme's active site induces a conformational change that affects the enzyme's activity, either enhancing or inhibiting its ability to catalyze a reaction.

Binding of a Modulator to a Regulatory Site Alters the Structure