TLS Online TPP Program

#Question id: 626


A metabolic pathway proceeds according to the scheme, R -> S -> T -> U -> V -> W.  A regulatory enzyme, X, catalyzes the first reaction in the pathway.  Which of the following is most likely correct for this pathway?

#Unit 1. Structure and Function of Biomolecules
  1. Either metabolite U or V is likely to be a positive modulator, increasing the activity of X.

  2. The first product S, is probably the primary negative modulator of X, leading to feedback inhibition.

  3. The last product, W, is likely to be a negative modulator of X, leading to feedback inhibition.

  4. The last product, W, is likely to be a positive modulator, increasing the activity of X.