The active site of an enzyme is the place where the following happens:
A) The enzyme substrate complex forms here.
B) The catalytic reaction happens here.
C) Allosteric regulation of enzyme rate occurs here.
D) The enzyme-substrate complex forms and the reaction occurs at the active site.
E) All of these are correct.

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The active site of an enzyme is specifically where the enzyme binds to its substrate and where the catalytic reaction occurs, making option D the correct answer as it combines both essential functions of the active site.

The Active Site of an Enzyme Is the Place Where