Which statement is false about covalent modification?
Correct Answer: It uses the same enzyme for activation and inactivation
Description: It uses different enzymes for activation and inactivation Enzyme which adds phosphate is protein Kinase Enzyme which removes phosphate is protein Phosphatase. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON COVALENT MODIFICATION Covalent modification is a long term regulation (by hormones). It is slower than allosteric regulation. It is reversible. Covalent modification:- Phosphorylation & dephosphorylation (Most common) Adenylation, uridylation ADP ribosylation methylation acetylation Enzyme Regulation by Covalent Modification
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