Question

How many mechanisms exist for altering the shape of an enzyme, playing a role in regulating glucose oxidation?

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

This question was addressed to me in an online quiz.

My question is based upon Metabolism in section Bioenergetics, Enzymes, Metabolism, Genes, Chromosomes and Genomes of Cell Biology

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) 2

To explain: For regulating glucose oxidation, there are two mechanisms that are responsible for altering the shape of an enzyme’s active site namely covalent modification and allosteric modification.