Figure a Shows a Protein Consisting of Two Identical Subunits

question 16

Multiple Choice

Figure A shows a protein consisting of two identical subunits.Figure B shows the same protein after each subunit has been covalently modified with a phosphate group. Based on the activities shown in the diagrams, what biological advantage does this protein gain by having the ability to undergo a reversible phosphorylation-dephosphorylation reaction?

• A) It gains the ability to resist denaturation.
• B) It gains the ability to undergo reversible subunit dissociation.
• C) It gains a mechanism for regulating substrate binding.
• D) It gains a broader range of molecules that will bind to its binding sites.
• E) It gains a broader range of biological functions that it can carry out.

Understand the relationship between CSR efforts and financial performance, including the use of managerial accounting methods in CSR initiatives.

Appreciate the role of sustainability efforts within CSR and their inclusion within the balanced scorecard framework.

Recognize the application of leading and lagging indicators in performance measurement and strategy implementation.

Understand the concept and implications of scorecard cascading in large, decentralized organizations.

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