Induced-fit hypothesis
- Created by: Vraj_Patel
- Created on: 21-11-19 13:27
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- In 1958 Daniel Koshland introduced the idea of a induced-fit for enzymes which condradicted the original idea of the 'Lock and key' hypothesis.
- The induced-fit hypothesis shows that the enzyme's active site changes slightly to accommodate the shape of the substrate.
- It is like wearing a 'glove', it can oly fit a hand but it will change slightly to accommodate…
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