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    4.

    Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the regulation of metabolic pathways?

    A

    Feedback inhibition involves the end-product of a pathway inhibiting an earlier enzyme.

    B

    Allosteric regulation exclusively involves the binding of molecules to the active site of an enzyme.

    C

    Covalent modification, like phosphorylation, can alter enzyme activity.

    D

    Enzyme compartmentalization within organelles can regulate metabolic flux.

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    5.

    Which statement BEST describes the relationship between catabolism and anabolism?

    A

    Catabolism and anabolism are independent processes with no interaction.

    B

    Anabolism provides the energy for catabolism.

    C

    Catabolism and anabolism utilize the same enzymes.

    D

    Catabolism provides the energy and building blocks for anabolism.

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    10.

    When a metabolic disequilibrium is in effect, then only cells continue to function

    How do cells avoid reaching metabolic equilibrium?

    A

    Only cells that have reached metabolic equilibrium continue to function.

    B

    Only cells that avoid reaching metabolic equilibrium continue to function.

    C

    Metabolic equilibrium is essential for cell function.

    D

    Cells function optimally at metabolic equilibrium.

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