General ---------Biology----------------------------------------------------- ------------------Online--------------------------wilcox@sunline.net Ch. 6  Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, nucleic acids

The control of enzyme function is an important aspect of cell
metabolism. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a mechanism
for enzyme control?
     a. allosteric regulation
     b. cooperativity
     c. feedback inhibition
     d. denaturation
     e. reversible inhibition

What kind of bonds are responsible for allosteric protein's ability to change shape, from active to inactive, without damaging the enzyme?
a.  covalent bonds
b.  ionic bonds
c.  hydrogen bonds
d.  government bonds

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