Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding Class I Ribonucleotide Reductase?
A) $\beta$

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding Class I ribonucleotide reductase?

• A) The \(\beta\) subunit contains the regulatory sites for the enzyme.
• B) The \(\alpha\) subunit contains the active site cysteines.
• C) The \(\alpha\) subunit contains the binuclear iron center.
• D) This enzyme catalyzes a hydrolysis reaction.
• E) ATP is an inhibitor for most isoforms of this enzyme.

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