Which of the following is true concerning the rate-limiting step in a metabolic pathway?
A) It is likely to be the slowest reaction in the pathway, and it is always the last step in a metabolic pathway.
B) It is likely to be the fastest reaction in the pathway, and it is always the last step in a metabolic pathway.
C) It is always the first step in the pathway, and may be subject to end-product inhibition.
D) It is likely to be the slowest reaction in the pathway and it may be subject to end-product inhibition.
E) It is likely to be the fastest reaction in the pathway and it may be subject to end-product inhibition.