Question

The enzymes having allosteric sites, other than catalytic site which is used for binding for regulatory metabolites is referred to as _________

(a) isoenzyme

(b) biosensor

(c) allosteric enzymes

(d) effectors

This question was posed to me in final exam.

My question comes from Allosteric Enzyme topic in section Enzymes of Enzyme Technology

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) allosteric enzymes

To elaborate: The enzymes having allosteric sites, other than catalytic site which is used for binding for regulatory metabolites is referred to as allosteric enzymes. Each of two or more enzymes with identical function but different structure is known as isoenzyme. An analytical device which converts a biological response into an electrical signal is referred to as a biosensor. Regulatory metabolites required for binding to allosteric sites are called effectors.