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Substrate
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Anatomy and Physiology I
Definition
In the context of anatomy and physiology, a substrate is a molecule upon which an enzyme acts to facilitate a biochemical reaction. It specifically binds to the active site of the enzyme, initiating a chemical change in the substrate.
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