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.

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