Which Statement Does NOT Describe a Difference Between Fatty Acid

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT describe a difference between fatty acid synthase I (FAS I) and fatty acid synthase II (FAS II) ?

• A) FAS I is found in fungi, while FAS II is found in plants.
• B) FAS I has no quaternary structure, while FAS II does.
• C) Intermediates are not released in FAS I catalysis but are released in FAS II catalysis.
• D) A single lipid product is produced from FAS I while multiple products may be produced by FAS II.
• E) All of these statements describe differences between FAS I and FAS II.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Constant

A numerical value that represents the ratio of the concentrations of products to reactants at equilibrium in a chemical reaction.

Products

Substances that are formed as the result of a chemical reaction, located on the right side of a chemical equation.

Reactants

Compounds available at the start of a chemical reaction, which are utilized to form the final products.

Equilibrium Constant

A numerical value that represents the ratio of concentrations of products to reactants at equilibrium in a chemical reaction.