Unveiling the Role of Isozymes
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Unveiling the Role of Isozymes

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What is the main function of isozymes in metabolism?

  • To have different kinetic parameters
  • To encode different alleles of the same gene
  • To have identical functions but different variants
  • To fine-tune metabolism to meet specific tissue or developmental needs (correct)

    • Which term is used to describe enzymes that differ in amino acid sequence but catalyze the same chemical reaction?

  • Homologous genes
  • Isozymes (correct)
  • Kinetic parameters
  • Allozymes

    • What is the difference between isozymes and allozymes?

  • Isozymes are present in the same individual, while allozymes are present in different individuals
  • Isozymes are encoded by different genes, while allozymes are encoded by different alleles of the same gene (correct)
  • Isozymes have identical functions, while allozymes have different functions
  • Isozymes have different kinetic parameters, while allozymes have different amino acid sequences

    • Who first described isozymes?

    <p>R. L. Hunter and Clement Markert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of isozymes being encoded by homologous genes?

    <p>They have diverged over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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