A Heavy-Metal Ion May Disrupt the Functioning of an Enzyme

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Multiple Choice

A heavy-metal ion may disrupt the functioning of an enzyme because:

• A)substrates bond to the metal ion
• B)a metal ion may change the shape of the active site
• C)metal ions raise the pH of cellular fluid
• D)metal ions displace enzymes in intracellular fluid

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