Which of the following predictions is a plausible explanation for how adp activates isocitrate dehydrogenase? a. when binding to isocitrate dehydrogenase, adp decreases the km for isocitrate. b.when binding to isocitrate dehydrogenase, adp increases the km for isocitrate. c. when binding to isocitrate dehydrogenase, adp dephosphorylates the enzyme. d. when binding to isocitrate dehydrogenase, adp phosphorylates the enzyme.

A. When binding to isocitrate dehydrogenase, ADP decreases the Km for isocitrate.

Explanation:

when ADP decreases the Km, it causes isocitrate dehydrogenase to have higher affinity for its substrate and as such can attain Vmax (The rate of reaction when the enzyme is saturated with substrate is the maximum rate of reaction) easily and faster, that is activation.

c. earths continental crust is thicker than its lithosphere.

because, the lithosphere is the outermost layer of the earth/ 100 km thick and is defined by its machanical properties.the lithosphere contains oceanic and continental crust that varies in age and thickness across locations and geologic time. the lithosphere is the coolest layer of the earth in terms of temperature. the term lithosphere should not be confused with the use of "geosphere" which is used to indicate all of earth systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere   and biosphere. the surface of the earth can be divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust.   the continental crust is made mostly of granite while the oceanic crust is made of basalt. the average thickness of the continental crust is 25 miles and the average thickness of the oceanic crust is 5 miles.   three types of rock, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, make up the surface of the earth. that's why 3 option is preferable.