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

Mode of action of enzymes — practice question

The influenza virus contains an enzyme named neuraminidase, which breaks down glycoproteins in the surface membrane of the host cell that the virus infects. The glycoprotein attaches to the active site of neuraminidase through induced fit. Which statements about the induced fit hypothesis of enzyme action are correct?

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

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