Which Is NOT True About a Binding Site on a Protein

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT true about a binding site on a protein?

• A)It is an area of the protein with a shape complementary to that of a ligand.
• B)It is determined by the amino acid sequence of the protein.
• C)The binding of a ligand to a binding site typically changes the conformation of the protein.
• D)There can only be one binding site on a given protein.
• E)Binding of a ligand to the binding site typically activates or inactivates a protein's specific function. 

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