Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2018 Biology Question 3

Practice objective / multiple choice question 3 from the 2018 Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University Biology examination.

Post Utme Joseph Ayo Babalola University 2018 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice

Question 3 POST_UTME_JOSEPH_AYO_BABALOLA_UNIVERSITY • 2018 • BIOLOGY • objective

A researcher is studying the effects of a new compound on the activity of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. Which of the following statements best describes the mechanism by which the compound inhibits the enzyme?

Answer Options

A. The compound binds to the active site of the enzyme and prevents substrate binding

B. The compound binds to a allosteric site on the enzyme and reduces its activity

Correct Answer C. The compound forms a covalent bond with the enzyme and irreversibly inhibits it

D. The compound increases the activity of the enzyme by stabilizing its conformation

Correct Answer

Correct Option:

The compound forms a covalent bond with the enzyme and irreversibly inhibits it

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