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To determine: The term pacemaker enzyme.
Introduction: The feedback control ensures that the end product of a particular pathway is produced in a balanced ratio. This action regulates the entry of enzyme in the pathway by preventing the end product from being generated.
To determine: The term feedback inhibition.
Introduction: The feedback control ensures that the end product of a particular pathway is produced in a balanced ratio. This action regulates the entry of enzyme in the pathway by preventing the end product from being generated.
To determine: The way in which feedback inhibition automatically adjust the concentration of a pathway end product.
Introduction: The feedback control ensures that the end product of a particular pathway is produced in a balanced ratio. This action regulates the entry of enzyme in the pathway by preventing the end product from being generated.
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