Which of the Following Procedures Would Identify the Enzyme That

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following procedures would identify the enzyme that catalyzes the carboxylation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate?

• A) irradiating a leaf extract with red light
• B) introducing radiolabeled carbon dioxide into a plant extract and determining which molecules become radiolabeled
• C) purifying a variety of proteins from plant extracts and testing each protein individually to see if it can carboxylate ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate
• D) differential sedimentation of a protein extract

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Definitions:

Splenic Flexure

The part of the large intestine where the transverse colon turns downward on the left side of the body, near the spleen.

Large Intestine

The final section of the digestive system responsible for water absorption and feces formation.

Mesenteries

Folds of the peritoneum that attach the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall, providing support and containing blood vessels and nerves.

Peritoneal Membrane

A thin layer of tissue lining the abdominal cavity and covering abdominal organs, involved in peritoneal dialysis.