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How is an enzyme's shape is important to its function?

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In organic chemistry, chemicals have to have the right shapes so that they will fit together, in order to react in the way that is needed for whatever biological process which that chemical facilitates. Molecular shape, and the pattern of negative and positive charge on a molecule are the main factors in most organic reactions.

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