In comparison with allosteric regulation of enzyme activity, regulation of the production of enzymes is _______ and _______ efficient.
A) faster; more
B) faster; about as
C) faster; less
D) slower; more
E) slower; less

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Regulation of the production of enzymes, which involves gene expression and protein synthesis, is slower than allosteric regulation because it requires transcription and translation processes. However, it is more efficient in the long term for adjusting enzyme levels in response to cellular needs.

In Comparison with Allosteric Regulation of Enzyme Activity, Regulation of the Production