Certain Bacterial Mutant Lacks the Kinase Catalyzing the Reaction ATP

question 40

Multiple Choice

Certain bacterial mutant lacks the kinase catalyzing the reaction ATP + GDP <==> ADP + GTP but otherwise possesses enzymes similar to those in mammals. This mutant could still produce GTP from GDP by utilizing the enzyme

• A) phosphoglycerate kinase.
• B) pyruvate kinase.
• C) pyruvate carboxylase.
• D) creatine kinase.
• E) succinate thiokinase.

---

Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to market balance.

Equilibrium Quantity

The amount of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price.

Price Floor

A minimum price set by the government for certain goods and services, which cannot legally be lowered.

Temporary Surplus

A short-term situation where the supply of a product or service exceeds its demand, often leading to price reductions.