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. There can only be one binding site on a given protein.
D. Binding of a ligand to the binding site typically activates or inactivates a protein's specific function.
E. The binding of a ligand to a binding site typically changes the conformation of the protein.
Answer: C
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