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The active site is the specific region of an enzyme where a substrate binds and catalysis takes place. It is typically a pocket or groove on the enzyme's surface.
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Substrate: A molecule upon which an enzyme acts.
Enzyme-Substrate Complex: A temporary molecule formed when an enzyme comes into contact with its substrate.
Activation Energy: The minimum quantity of energy needed for a chemical reaction to occur.