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Enzymes that play two distinct roles, one catalytic and the other regulatory or structural, are called:
Enzymes that play two distinct roles, one catalytic and the other regulatory or structural, are called:
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Moonlighting enzymes have ”multiple jobs,” just like someone with a second job or role.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
- Moonlighting
- Mutases
- Polymerases
- Dymerases
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Moonlighting enzymes perform more than one function. Apart from catalysis, they may act in regulatory or structural roles, reflecting their versatility and efficiency in cellular functions.
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