Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Since the product of the reaction catalyzed by hexokinase,glucose-6-phosphate (G6P),can act as both a competitive and uncompetitive inhibitor,what can be said about the interaction between G6P and hexokinase?


A)G6P binds only to active site of the enzyme
B)G6P binds only to a regulatory site of the enzyme
C)G6P binds to both the active site and a regulatory site of the enzyme
D)G6P binds to one of the substrates,ATP,thus preventing ATP from binding to the active site
E)none of the above

Answer

C