lock and key model

GPTKB entity

Statements (13)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:assumes enzyme active site is rigid
substrate fits exactly into active site
gptkbp:contrastsWith induced fit model
gptkbp:criticizedFor not accounting for enzyme flexibility
gptkbp:describes enzyme-substrate interaction
gptkbp:explains enzyme specificity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label lock and key model
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Emil_Fischer
gptkbp:usedIn biochemistry
gptkbp:yearProposed 1894
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Emil_Fischer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5