Which of the following statements best describes induced fit?
A) Substrate binds to an allosteric site rather than to the active site of an enzyme.
B) Binding of an activator molecule changes the shape of the active site of an enzyme.
C) The conformation of the active site is determined by the tertiary or quaternary structure of the enzyme.
D) Binding of substrate to the active site changes the shape of the active site of an enzyme.

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The induced fit model suggests that the enzyme's active site is flexible and changes shape upon substrate binding, enhancing the enzyme's ability to catalyze the reaction.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Induced Fit