The active site of an enzyme

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The active site of an enzyme is where the specific chemical reaction catalyzed by the enzyme takes place. Therefore, choice C is correct as it states that the active site catalyzes the reaction.

The other choices are incorrect because:
A) is incorrect because the active site is where the enzyme and substrate interact, and is not remote from it.
B) is incorrect because the active site does not get converted to a product, rather it facilitates the conversion of substrate to product.
D) is incorrect because enzymes do not increase the energy of reaction, rather they lower the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.
E) is incorrect because while the entire enzyme may contribute to enzyme activity, only the specific active site is directly involved in catalyzing the reaction.

The Active Site of an Enzyme