Enzymes are specific in action because: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Enzymes are specific in action because:
A. Their active site has a specific shape fitting the substrate
B. They are biocatalysts
C. They are sensitive to pH
D. They are proteins
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The 'lock-and-key' model explains enzyme specificity: the substrate fits into the active site like a key in a lock. Protein nature is general; specificity arises from 3D structure.

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