In enzyme-catalyzed reactions, substrate is synonymous with
A)end products.
B)by-products.
C)intermediates.
D)reactants.
E)co-enzyme.

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Substrate refers to the reactant(s) that bind to the active site of an enzyme and are converted to product(s) during an enzyme-catalyzed reaction. Therefore, the correct choice is D - reactants. The other options are not synonymous with substrate in enzyme-catalyzed reactions.

In Enzyme-Catalyzed Reactions, Substrate Is Synonymous with