In the absence of oxygen, cells can derive energy to form ATP from the metabolism of fatty acids.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Question 2) Allosteric inhibition of rate-limiting enzymes is a common means of regulating anabolic pathways.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Question 3) The rate-limiting reaction in a metabolic pathway is one that occurs at a faster rate than the other steps in the pathway.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Question 4) In a metabolic pathway, the same enzyme ordinarily catalyzes several different reactions.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Question 5) The enzyme carbonic anhydrase catalyzes the catabolism of H2CO3 to H2O and CO2.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Question 6) The active site of an enzyme is a functional binding site.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Question 7) An important function of coenzymes is to act as carriers to transport hydrogen atoms.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Question 8) Allosteric modulation of a protein involves noncovalent binding of a ligand to a regulatory binding site.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Question 9) Coenzymes are organic cofactors.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Question 10) Proteins that mediate or catalyze reactions in which the covalent bonding of the reactant molecules changes are called substrates.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.