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ACTIVE SITE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Active Site.

Active Site - as a noun

The part of an enzyme or antibody where the chemical reaction occurs

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"The active site of an enzyme is responsible for catalyzing a specific chemical reaction."
"Mutations in the active site can lead to a loss of enzyme function."
"The active site of a protein is the region where it interacts with other molecules."
"The shape of the active site determines the specificity of enzyme-substrate interactions."
"In drug design, scientists target the active site of a protein to inhibit its activity."
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