What is the term for the non-covalent binding of a molecule to a protein, resulting in a conformational change that affects the protein's activity?

A Allosteric regulation ✓
B Cooperative binding
C Ligand binding
D Protein-protein interaction

Explanation

Allosteric regulation is a process where the binding of a molecule to a protein causes a conformational change, which in turn affects the protein's activity.

Source

Alberts et al. (2002) - Molecular Biology of the Cell
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