Proteins Whose Conformations Change When They are Bound to an Effector

Question

Proteins whose conformations change when they are bound to an effector molecule are called
A)enzymes.
B)allosteric proteins.
C)regulatory proteins.
D)activator proteins.
E)inhibitory proteins.

Accepted Answer

Allosteric proteins change their conformation upon binding to an effector molecule, which can either enhance or inhibit their function. This is a key mechanism for regulating the activity of these proteins.