Triclosan Is a Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial Agent Used in Many Household

question 31

Multiple Choice

Triclosan is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent used in many household products. It is structurally similar to polychlorobiphenylol, a substrate that binds to the active site of the enzyme sulfotransferase. Based on these facts, you can conclude that triclosan most likely

• A) lowers the activation energy of chemical reactions.
• B) acts as a noncompetitive inhibitor.
• C) is a competitive inhibitor.
• D) functions as an enzyme when sulfotransferase is absent.

---

Definitions:

General Accounting Procedures

The standardized methods and practices used by accountants to prepare, present, and report financial statements.

Accounting Practices

The systematic process of recording, reporting, and analyzing financial transactions of a business, according to established conventions, principles, and standards.

Financial Accounting Standards Board

An independent nonprofit organization responsible for establishing accounting and financial reporting standards for companies and nonprofit organizations in the United States.

Certified Public Accountants

Licensed professionals who offer financial services such as auditing, tax preparation, and financial planning, and must adhere to professional standards.