Is the 'Lock and Key' model for enzyme activity still valid and used today?

Subject: Is the 'Lock and Key' model for enzyme activity still valid and used today?

Date: Sun Oct 9 07:26:04 2005
Posted by e
Grade level: 10-12 School: mci
City: Markham State/Province: Ontario Country: Canada
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 1128867964.Bc

Message:


I know that there are modifications of the model like the induced fit theory, 
etc, but should we still use lock and key model?  Can you give evidence. 
Please and thank you.

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