MDCAT Biology MCQ #3276

The catalytic activity of an enzyme is restricted to a small region containing specific amino acids that determine its shape. This region is:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #3276

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The catalytic activity of an enzyme is restricted to a small region containing specific amino acids that determine its shape. This region is:

    • A) Active site
    • B) Allosteric site
    • C) Cofactor site
    • D) Regulatory site

    Answer: Active site

    Explanation: The active site facilitates catalysis; the allosteric site is a separate regulatory region where non-competitive inhibitors or activators typically bind.