Which of the following would be considered an allosteric modulator?
A) A substance involved in activation via phosphorylation.
B) A substance that can be displaced by competition at the active site.
C) A substance that binds to proteins away from the active site.
D) A substance that has no effect on the affinity of the ligand.
E) A substance that binds irreversibly.

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An allosteric modulator is a substance that binds to proteins away from the active site, causing a conformational change that affects the protein's activity.

Which of the Following Would Be Considered an Allosteric Modulator