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The active site of an enzyme is situated in its amino acids _________ .

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Amino groups
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Carboxyl groups
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R-groups
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All the above
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Solution

The correct option is C R-groups
  • The active site is the part of an enzyme to which substrates bind and where a reaction is catalyzed.
  • The active site of an enzyme is situated in its amino acid's R groups.
So, the correct option is 'R-groups'.

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