Imagine That a Researcher Tries to Reduce the Size of an Enzyme

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a researcher tries to reduce the size of an enzyme by removing all the amino acids from the protein except those flankingand constitutingthe active site. Why would this NOT work?

A) Without the additional amino acids, the protein may not fold properly.
B) The removal of the amino acids may affect the ability of the enzyme to bind to substrates.
C) The removal of the amino acids will likely affect the shape of the active site.
D) All of these choices are correct.