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The enzyme has a specific active area where the substrate molecules are bound and a chemical reaction occurs. Residues that create transient bonds with the substrate and residues that catalyze substrate catalysis can both be found here. These active sites have a distinct geometric shape that complements the substrate's geometry. As a result, it fits together like puzzle pieces.
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