Which of the following methods are used to regulate enzyme activity?
A) covalent modification
B) competitive inhibition
C) allosteric regulation
D) synthesis and degradation of the enzyme
E) all of the above are used to regulate enzyme activity

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All of the above methods are commonly used to regulate enzyme activity. Covalent modification involves adding or removing chemical groups to or from the enzyme, altering its activity. Competitive inhibition occurs when a molecule similar to the enzyme's substrate binds to the enzyme's active site, preventing the substrate from binding and inhibiting enzyme activity. Allosteric regulation involves a molecule binding to a site on the enzyme other than the active site, leading to a conformational change that alters the enzyme's activity. Synthesis and degradation of the enzyme regulates the abundance of the enzyme itself, affecting enzyme activity.

Which of the Following Methods Are Used to Regulate Enzyme