Definition
noun
A non-covalent complex composed of a substrate bound to the active site of the enzyme.
Supplement
The enzyme-substrate complex is formed during a chemical reaction. The substrate may still dissociate from the enzyme. The enzyme may then be recycled and combined with another substrate to form the complex.
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