What is the term for the process by which a molecule's structure is altered to fit into a specific binding site on an enzyme?

A Allosteric modulation
B Induced fit ✓
C Cooperative binding
D Competitive inhibition

Explanation

The induced fit model describes how an enzyme's active site changes shape to bind to a substrate, allowing for catalysis to occur.

Source

Biochemistry textbook by Lehninger
Fundamentals of Biochemistry Enzymology Enzyme-substrate interactions Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high