Substrate_(biochemistry)

Substrate (biochemistry) - Definition and Overview

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In biochemistry, a substrate is a molecule which is acted upon by an enzyme. The substrate binds with the enzyme's active site, and the enzyme catalyzes a chemical reaction involving the substrate.

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