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An active site of an enzyme is a crevice...

An active site of an enzyme is a crevice or pocket into which the substrate fits. These active sites are present on :-

A

Primary structure of protein

B

Secondary structure of protein

C

Tertiary structure of protein

D

All of the above

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C
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