Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the F₁

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the F₁ unit of ATP synthase?

• A)The α- and β-subunits are not homologous
• B)It consists of 6 different kinds of subunits.
• C)It catalyzes ATP synthesis but not ATP hydrolysis.
• D)The β-subunits have catalytic sites for ATP synthesis.

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