The mRNA of a hypothetical plant gene HSDU is 800-nucleotide long and encodes a protein of 160 amino acid residues. The
enzyme kinetics analysis shows substrate binding and catalytic efficiency determine reaction rates. Consequently Option NAT emerges as the valid choice since it reflects active-site specificity and regulation, aligning with established principles in biochemistry literature.
Ref: Nelson and Cox, Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 7th Edition, Chapter 6, Enzyme Kinetics and Regulation, discusses Michaelis-Menten equation, catalytic mechanisms, allosteric control and metabolic integration supporting enzyme function and pathway regulation.