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    Oct 4, 2008, 03:36 AM
    Lock and key mechanism
    Hi I have done my own research, but I can't seem to find any specific answers I'm looking for, my question is what is the lock and key mechanism to explain how enzymes work
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    Oct 4, 2008, 03:37 AM
    This should point you in the right direction: HowStuffWorks "Enzymes"
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    Oct 4, 2008, 03:55 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben View Post
    This should point you in the right direction: HowStuffWorks "Enzymes"
    Thank you, I think it'll help :)
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    Oct 5, 2008, 09:45 PM

    I'll try to explain:

    The 'lock' is the enzyme and has a specific shape, so that only the fitting 'key' (that is the substrate) can fit in, but not other 'keys'. THis shows that only one type of enzyme can work on one type of substrate.
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    Oct 10, 2008, 09:27 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Unknown008 View Post
    I'll try to explain:

    The 'lock' is the enzyme and has a specific shape, so that only the fitting 'key' (that is the substrate) can fit in, but not other 'keys'. THis shows that only one type of enzyme can work on one type of substrate.
    Thank you its helped with my work :)
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    Oct 11, 2008, 02:17 AM

    You're most welcomed mysterious_nad!:)
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