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Other things being equal, what is a potential disadvantage of an enzyme having a very high affinity for its substrate?
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In biochemistry, affinity refers to the degree to which a substance tends to combine with another. If an enzyme has a high affinity for its substrate, it means that it binds very tightly to it. Show more…
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