Biology for IGCSE & O level - Enzymes (Section 4 - No. 33)

In the context of enzyme action, what is meant by the term 'substrate'?
The product of the reaction.
The enzyme itself.
The molecule upon which an enzyme acts.
A molecule that speeds up the reaction.

Explanation

The substrate is the specific molecule that an enzyme works on and converts into products.

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