According to the induced fit hypothesis of enzyme catalysis, ________.
A) the binding of the substrate depends on the shape of the active site
B) some enzymes change their structure when activators bind to the enzyme
C) a competitive inhibitor can outcompete the substrate for the active site
D) the binding of the substrate changes the shape of the enzyme's active site
E) the active site creates a microenvironment ideal for the reaction

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According to the induced fit hypothesis, the substrate binding to the enzyme's active site leads to a conformational change in the enzyme, resulting in a better fit between the two. This change in shape of the enzyme's active site enhances the catalytic ability of the enzyme.

According to the Induced Fit Hypothesis of Enzyme Catalysis, ________