What is the term for the process by which a molecule's shape is altered to increase its affinity for a specific binding site, often resulting in a change in the molecule's activity?

A Allosteric modulation
B Cooperative binding
C Induced fit ✓
D Conformational change

Explanation

Induced fit is a process where a molecule's shape is altered to increase its affinity for a specific binding site, often resulting in a change in the molecule's activity.

Source

Alberts et al., Molecular Biology of the Cell
Fundamentals of Biochemistry Biochemistry Protein structure and function Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high