A Trifunctional Enzyme for β-Oxidation Containing Sites for Activities for an Entire

question 70

Multiple Choice

A trifunctional enzyme for β-oxidation containing sites for activities for an entire pathway is an example of

• A)cooperative control.
• B)metabolic channeling.
• C)energy loss.
• D)separation of biosynthetic and degradation pathways.

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