Hexokinase is an enzyme that binds specifically to glucose and converts it into glucose 6-phosphate.  The activity of hexokinase is suppressed by glucose 6-phosphate, which binds to hexokinase at a location that is distinct from the active site.  This is an example of.

A. allosteric activation.
B. cofactor binding.
C. feedback inhibition.
D. competitive inhibition.


Answer: C

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