Why is the Lineweaver—Burk plot important in enzyme kinetics?
A) It is a single-reciprocal plot.
B) It illustrates enzyme specificity.
C) It reveals the presence of prosthetic groups in enzymes.
D) It makes it easier to determine Vmax.
E) It is nonlinear.
D) It makes it easier to determine Vmax.
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How would paralysis of the intercostal muscles alter inspiration?
a. Inspiration could not take place. b. Inspiration rates would increase due to the relaxation of the intercostal muscles. c. Inspiration could still take place but lung volume could not reach normal inspiratory volume. d. Pleurisy would cause inflammation, resulting in pain and reduced volume.
The frequency of mutations does not necessarily decrease or increase over time
a. true b. false
If a macromolecule has (a) _____, it will break down into smaller molecules.
a) main-chain scission b) point lesion c) cross-linking d) point mutation