Disruption of the Active Site of an Enzyme Would Most

question 39

Multiple Choice

Disruption of the active site of an enzyme would most likely result in which of the following?

• A) A decreased ability of the enzyme to bind allosteric regulators.
• B) An increase in the rate of the reaction catalyzed by the enzyme.
• C) A decreased ability of the enzyme to bind substrates.
• D) A decreased ability of the enzyme to bind products.

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