Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an enzyme active site?
A) It has a three-dimensional shape.
B) It plays a role in increasing the energy of activation of the reaction being catalyzed.
C) It is a unique chemical environment.
D) It is where the substrate of the reaction can be found.

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The active site of an enzyme is where the substrate of the reaction can bind and is a unique chemical environment with a specific three-dimensional shape. However, it plays a role in decreasing the energy of activation, not increasing it.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of an Enzyme