Which of the Following Characteristics Is Most Likely to Be

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics is most likely to be associated with an enzyme that catalyses two different chemical reactions?

• A) The enzyme contains α-helices and β-pleated sheets.
• B) The enzyme is subject to competitive inhibition and allosteric regulation.
• C) The enzyme is composed of at least two subunits.
• D) Either the enzyme has two distinct active sites or the substrates involved in the two reactions have very similar structures.

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Definitions:

Reserves

Assets held by a financial institution or an individual as a buffer for potential future liabilities or emergencies.

Leverage

The use of borrowed money to supplement existing funds for purposes of investment.

Bank Investments

Financial assets purchased or held by banks, including bonds, stocks, real estate, and other securities, with the aim of generating income or capital appreciation.

Leverage Ratio

The ratio of assets to bank capital.