Concept:The active site of an enzyme is functionally divided into a binding site and a catalytic site. The Induced Fit model explains how these two cooperate.
Solution:- First, the substrate attaches securely to the binding site.
- This binding physically induces a conformational (shape) change in the overall active site.
- This shift perfectly aligns the specific amino acid residues of the catalytic site against the substrate's chemical bonds, inducing the enzyme to perform its catalytic function (breaking or forming bonds).
Why other options are incorrect:Meiosis is cellular division. Metabolism is a broad term for all cellular reactions. 'Analytic function' is a made-up term in this context. The direct result of the conformational shift is catalysis.
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