active site

Noun
  1. The part of an enzyme or antibody where the chemical reaction occurs (synset 108640835)
    is a type of: site, situation - physical position in relation to the surroundings
    is a part of:
    • enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
    • antibody - any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response

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