In Addition to Activating or Inhibiting Enzymes Through Allosteric Regulation

question 38

Multiple Choice

In addition to activating or inhibiting enzymes through allosteric regulation, what other means does a cell use to control enzymatic activity?

• A) localization of enzymes into specific organelles or membranes
• B) secretion of enzymes out of the cell
• C) assembly of enzymes into large aggregates
• D) altering internal pH

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