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

Mode of action of enzymes — practice question

S and T are end products of a biochemical pathway. Each stage in the pathway is catalysed by a different enzyme, which is encoded by specific genes. What may happen to the pathway if a mutation in gene 3 results in an inactive enzyme?

  • AThere is a decrease in the activity of gene 1 and gene 2.
  • BThere is an accumulation of product S.
  • CThere is an increase in the rate of reaction of enzyme 4.
  • DThere is an increase in the production of T.

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