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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined Science practice

What is the primary effect of denaturation on an enzyme's active site?

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What is the primary effect of denaturation on an enzyme's active site?.

  1. A.It becomes larger, allowing more substrates to bind simultaneously.
  2. B.It changes shape, preventing the substrate from binding effectively.
  3. C.It becomes smaller, restricting the entry of the substrate.
  4. D.It remains unchanged, but the enzyme loses all its energy.

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