Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Mode of action of enzymes

Mode of action of enzymes — practice question

Influenza virus contains an enzyme named neuraminidase, which breaks down glycoproteins in the membrane of the cell that the virus will infect. The glycoprotein binds to the active site of neuraminidase by induced fit. Which statements concerning the induced fit hypothesis of enzyme action are correct?

  • A1 and 2
  • B2 and 3
  • C2 only
  • D3 only

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