Question

Enzymes that catalyze consecutive steps in a metabolic pathway often cluster together in a cell.
Which of the following statements describes a likely result of this clustering?
Choose 1 answer:
А
Pathway intermediates are prevented from entering alternative metabolic pathways.
В
Enzyme crowding decreases the efficiency of each enzyme in the pathway
The cell can be affected by toxic intermediates.
D
The enzymes in a pathway do not have enough reaction substrate to function efficiently

Answer 1

Answer: pathway intermediates are prevented from entering alternative metabolic pathways

Explanation: the clustering of enzymes in a metabolic pathway ensures that the product of one enzyme is efficiently transferred to the next enzyme in the pathway. So, the clustering prevents pathway intermediates from being diverted into alternative metabolic pathways.