Which of the Following Best Describes the Type of Binding

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the type of binding between an irreversible inhibitor and an enzyme?

• A)weak
• B)non-covalent
• C)hydrogen bonding
• D)hydrophobic interactions
• E)very tight

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Definitions:

Zygote

The earliest developmental stage of an embryo, formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, which then begins to divide and grow.

Germinal Period

The initial two weeks of prenatal development following conception, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of cell differentiation.

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus to begin pregnancy.

Uterine Wall

The muscular layer lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.