When the Substrate Is Bound to the Enzyme, the Shape

question 26

Multiple Choice

When the substrate is bound to the enzyme, the shape of the enzyme may change slightly, leading to

• A)an induced fit
• B)a great range of possible catalytic activities
• C)a greater supply of activation energy
• D)more permanent binding through intimate total contact

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in economics during which some factors of production are fixed, making it impossible for a business to change major production facilities.

Average Fixed Cost

The fixed costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced; it decreases as production increases.

Output

The cumulative output of goods and services from a company or an economic system.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the total number of units produced, representing the per unit cost of production.