active site


nounBiochemistry.
  1. the part of an enzyme that interacts with the substrate during catalysis.

Origin of active site

1
First recorded in 1960–65

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Scientific definitions for active site

active site

  1. The part of an enzyme where the catalytic activity on the substrate takes place. See more at enzyme.

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Cultural definitions for active site

active site

The part of an enzyme or antibody where a chemical reaction occurs.

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