The three-dimensional conformation of biomolecules is of the utmost importance in their interactions; for example, in the binding of a substrate (reactant) to the catalytic site of an enzyme (Fig. 3-8), the two molecules must fit each other closely, in a complementary fashion, for biological function.
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Dissociative disorder. Dissociative disorders (DD) are conditions that involve disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception. People with dissociative disorders use dissociation, a defense mechanism, pathologically and involuntarily. Dissociative disorders are thought to primarily be caused by psychological trauma.