Question

when the levels of atp are high, how does this inhibit glycolysis?
atp binds to the active site of phosphofructokinase and inhibits its activity.
atp breaks down glucose, and so there is less substrate for hexokinase.
atp hydrolyzes phosphofructokinase and inhibits its activity.
atp binds to the regulatory site of phosphofructokinase and inhibits its activity.
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Explanation:

Phosphofructokinase is a key enzyme in glycolysis. ATP acts as an allosteric inhibitor. When ATP levels are high, it binds to the regulatory (not the active) site of phosphofructokinase. This binding causes a conformational change in the enzyme, reducing its activity. This is a form of feedback inhibition to slow down glycolysis when the cell has sufficient ATP.

• Option 1: ATP binds to the active site (incorrect, it binds to the regulatory site).
• Option 2: ATP does not break down glucose (incorrect).
• Option 3: ATP does not hydrolyze the enzyme (incorrect).
• Option 4: Correct as per the allosteric regulation mechanism.

Answer:

ATP binds to the regulatory site of phosphofructokinase and inhibits its activity.