the free energy of the reactants is greater than that of the products. induced-fit model. A model of enzyme-catalyzed reactions in which the enzyme changes shape when substrates bind to the active site; this change in shape is called an induced fit. lock-and-key model A model of enzyme-catalyzed reactions in which the enzyme is a rigid lock and the substrates are the keys that fit into the lock and then react.
System administrator. For the privileged user account, see Superuser. A system administrator, or sysadmin, is a person who is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computers, such as servers.
An effective administrator is a liaison between management and staff. By engaging both parties, an administrator can find solutions that will meet the demands of both management and staff. This can help to make the organization a positive work environment free of many problems and conflicts.