Which of the Molecule(s)shown in This Figure Is Exerting an Allosteric

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the molecule(s) shown in this figure is exerting an allosteric effect on channel opening? (Select all that apply)

• A)nutrient
• B)solute binding protein
• C)hydrophobic protein unit
• D)ATP binding protein unit
• E)None is acting allosterically

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Definitions:

Cofactors

Chemical compounds or metallic ions not made of protein, essential for the catalytic activity of enzymes.

Coenzymes

Non-protein organic molecules that bind to enzymes and are essential for their catalytic activity, aiding in various biochemical transformations.

Antioxidants

Substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures.

Concentration Gradient

The gradual change in the concentration of solutes in a solution as a function of distance through a solution.