The viral enzyme neuraminidase is involved in the release of…

The viral enzyme neuraminidase is involved in the release of viral particles from infected cells. A common drug designed to treat influenza acts as an inhibitor of neuraminidase by binding non-covalently to its active site. Which of the following can you conclude based on this information?

Succinyl choline is a muscle relaxant that is often administ…

Succinyl choline is a muscle relaxant that is often administered during bronchoscopies. It is hydrolyzed by the enzyme serum cholinesterase, which is present in the blood serum. Some individuals have a mutant form of serum cholinesterase that displays a Km of 0.1 mM, rather than the normal 1.4 mM. Indicate which of the statements below is TRUE of the mutant serum cholinesterase.