Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The interaction of the irreversible inhibitor cyanide with the enzymes is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
An enzyme inhibitor is defined as a molecule that interferes with the normal reaction pathway of an enzyme-substrate reaction. It lowers the enzyme-catalyzed reaction rate. The formation of an enzyme-substrate complex is not permitted by enzyme inhibitors and thus prevents product formation.
(b)
Interpretation:
The interaction of the irreversible inhibitor heavy-metal ions with the enzymes is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
An enzyme inhibitor is defined as a molecule that interferes with the normal course of an enzyme-substrate reaction. It lowers the enzyme-catalyzed reaction rate. The formation of an enzyme-substrate complex is not permitted by enzyme inhibitors and thus prevents product formation.
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