A Mutation That Alters a Single Amino Acid in a Region

Multiple Choice

A mutation that alters a single amino acid in a region of the enzyme outside of the active site may result in which of the following consequences?

A) It may alter the ability of a competitive inhibitor to bind to the enzyme.
B) It will generally inactivate the enzyme.
C) It will generally change the substrate specificity of the enzyme.
D) It may alter an allosteric site on the enzyme.