A Mutation That Alters a Single Amino Acid in a Region

question 38

Multiple Choice

A mutation that alters a single amino acid in a region of the enzyme outside of the active site may result in which of the following consequences?

• A)It may alter the ability of a competitive inhibitor to bind to the enzyme.
• B)It will generally inactivate the enzyme.
• C)It will generally change the substrate specificity of the enzyme.
• D)It may alter an allosteric site on the enzyme.

Explain the concept of synaptic transmission and the role of neurotransmitters in this process.

Identify disorders related to dysfunctions in neurotransmitter levels or neuron structure.

Understand the impact of myelin sheath in neuron functioning and related disorders.

Explain the all-or-nothing principle and how neurons transmit signals.

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M&M Proposition II

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