Inducible Enzymes

question 45

Multiple Choice

Inducible enzymes:

• A)are synthesized continuously by the cell
• B)are produced by genes that are always active
• C)are synthesized by genes that are sometimes active and sometimes inactive
• D)only exist in prokaryotic organisms

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Definitions:

Isotonic Eccentric Contraction

A type of muscle contraction in which the muscle lengthens under tension, such as lowering a weight slowly.

Tension

The state of being stretched tight or the mental or emotional strain.

Complete Tetanus

A state of sustained muscle contraction without relaxation, usually induced by rapid, repeated stimulation.

Incomplete Tetanus

A state of muscle contraction characterized by rapid, continuous twitching of the muscle which does not reach maximal strength.