During a Laboratory Experiment, You Discover That an Enzyme-Catalyzed Reaction

question 22

Multiple Choice

During a laboratory experiment, you discover that an enzyme-catalyzed reaction has a ∆G of -20 kcal/mol. If you double the amount of enzyme in the reaction, what will be the ∆G for the new reaction?

• A) -40 kcal/mol
• B) -20 kcal/mol
• C) -10 kcal/mol
• D) +20 kcal/mol

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Definitions:

Neuroblasts

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Nerve Growth Factor

Nerve growth factor is a protein essential for the growth, maintenance, and survival of certain neurons in the peripheral and central nervous system.

EGF

Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) is a protein that stimulates cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation by binding to its receptor, EGFR.

Subventricular Zone

Lining of neural stem cells surrounding the ventricles in adults.