The lock-and-key analogy for enzymes applies to the _____.
A)specificity of enzyme primary,secondary,and tertiary structure
B)specificity of enzyme tertiary subunits joining to form a quaternary structure
C)specificity of enzymes binding to their substrate
D)specificity of enzymes interacting with water
E)specificity of enzymes interacting with ions

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The lock-and-key analogy refers to the specificity of enzyme-substrate binding, where the enzyme's active site is the "lock" and the substrate is the "key" that fits perfectly into the active site. This analogy does not refer to the other choices given.

The Lock-And-Key Analogy for Enzymes Applies to the _____