A Metabolic Pathway Results in the Synthesis of a Hormone

question 19

Multiple Choice

A metabolic pathway results in the synthesis of a hormone.  The presence of that hormone inhibits the second reaction in the pathway.Which of the following terms are appropriate descriptions of this inhibition?

• A)End-product inhibition
• B)Negative feedback
• C)Covalent modification
• D)Catabolic inhibition
• E)Affinity

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Definitions:

Labor

The effort exerted by humans, whether it be of a physical or mental nature, utilized in creating goods and services.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded, typically downward sloping, reflecting an inverse relationship.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good consumers are willing to purchase at various prices.

Profit-Maximizing Output

The level of production at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit.