The binding of a positive allosteric regulator molecule will ________.

A. decrease the ability of the substrate to bind to the catalytic site
B. increase the ability of the substrate to bind to the catalytic site
C. increase the ability of the substrate to bind to the allosteric site
D. decrease the ability of the substrate to bind to the allosteric site


Answer: B

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