Question

Fructose 1, 6-bisphosphatase is a key regulatory enzyme in gluconeogenesis. This enzyme is allosterically regulated by a number of different metabolites, both negatively and positively. Which molecule below would be an allosteric activator of this enzyme?

A. ATP
B. ADP
C. AMP
D. NAD+

Answer 1

The molecule that acts as an allosteric activator of the enzyme fructose 1, 6-bisphosphatase is AMP. Hence the correct answer is option C

Step-by-step explanation:

The molecule that would be an allosteric activator of the enzyme fructose 1, 6-bisphosphatase is

AMP

. This molecule increases the activity of the enzyme, promoting gluconeogenesis. Other metabolites such as ATP, ADP, and NAD+ can also allosterically regulate fructose 1, 6-bisphosphatase, but they have different effects.

Hence the correct answer is option C