Which is NOT true about a binding site on a protein?
A)It is an area of the protein with a shape complementary to that of a ligand.
B)It is determined by the amino acid sequence of the protein.
C)The binding of a ligand to a binding site typically changes the conformation of the protein.
D)There can only be one binding site on a given protein.
E)Binding of a ligand to the binding site typically activates or inactivates a protein's specific function.

Question

Which is NOT true about a binding site on a protein?
A)It is an area of the protein with a shape complementary to that of a ligand.
B)It is determined by the amino acid sequence of the protein.
C)The binding of a ligand to a binding site typically changes the conformation of the protein.
D)There can only be one binding site on a given protein.
E)Binding of a ligand to the binding site typically activates or inactivates a protein's specific function.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement is not true as some proteins can have multiple binding sites for different ligands.

Which Is NOT True About a Binding Site on a Protein