Question

In another experiment, the embryologist measured the rate of synthesis of a single protein and found that the synthesis rate varied with the amount of oxygen provided to the embryos. Which of the following enzymes is LEAST likely to affect the synthesis of the protein in question?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option A) "Triose Phosphate Isomerase".

Explanation:

The missing options of this question are:

A) Triose Phosphate Isomerase

B) Cytochrome C oxidase

C) ATP synthase

D) Pyruvate Dehydrogenase

And the correct answer is option A) "Triose Phosphate Isomerase".

Triose Phosphate Isomerase (TPI) is a enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of dihydroxyacetone phosphate to D-glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate. This reaction is part of the glycolytic pathway, an important process of most cells to metabolize glucose. The glycolytic pathway is performed under aerobic and anaerobic conditions, therefore it is least likely that the TPI enzyme affects the synthesis of the protein according to the amount of oxygen provided to the embryos.