In an enzyme-catalyzed reaction, the reactant that the enzyme acts upon is called the
A) prosthetic group.
B) substrate.
C) coenzyme.
D) reagent.
E) cofactor.

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The reactant that an enzyme acts upon in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction is known as the substrate. The enzyme binds to the substrate at the active site, facilitating the chemical reaction.

In an Enzyme-Catalyzed Reaction, the Reactant That the Enzyme Acts