In a Comparison of Allosteric and Non-Allosteric Enzymes

question 21

Multiple Choice

In a comparison of allosteric and non-allosteric enzymes

• A) it is always possible to define a K_M
• B) it is always possible to define a V_max
• C) competitive inhibition is always a possibility
• D) much of the terminology is completely unchanged

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by blood against the inner walls of the blood vessels.

Heartbeat

The pulsation of the heart, including one complete contraction and relaxation cycle, distributing blood throughout the body.

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ or structure, such as the medulla oblongata of the brain that controls autonomic functions, or the inner region of an adrenal gland.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature regulation, and the release of hormones.