Hexokinase Is an Enzyme That Binds Specifically to Glucose and Converts

question 47

Multiple Choice

Hexokinase is an enzyme that binds specifically to glucose and converts it into glucose 6-phosphate.The activity of hexokinase is suppressed by glucose 6-phosphate,which binds to hexokinase at a location that is distinct from the active site.This is an example of.

• A)feedback inhibition.
• B)competitive inhibition.
• C)cofactor binding.
• D)allosteric activation.

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