Why is allosteric regulation important to a cell?

A) It allows the cell to control how much of a metabolic product is produced.
B) It allows the cell to control how much activation energy is required for enzymatic reactions.
C) It reduces the cell's need for coenzymes.
D) It allows the cell to switch to other sources of energy besides ATP.


Answer: A

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