What effect does high intracellular ATP concentration have on PFK-1 activity?
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Correct answer: Allosteric inhibition of PFK-1
High ATP binds to an allosteric site on PFK-1 and stabilizes the inactive (T) conformation, thereby reducing enzymatic activity and slowing glycolytic flux when energy supply is sufficient.
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