Statement 1 : In presence of enzyme, substrate molecule can be attacked by the reagent effectively.
Statement 2 : Active sites of enzymes hold the substrate molecule in a suitable position.

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Statement 1 : In presence of enzyme, substrate molecule can be attacked by the reagent effectively. Statement 2 : Active sites of enzymes hold the substrate molecule in a suitable position.

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Both are correct and the Statement 2 explains the Statement 1: the active site binds the substrate in the proper orientation for effective attack by the reagent. NCERT print key (i).

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