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What is meant by inhibition of an enzyme? What happens when an enzyme is irreversibly inhibited?
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An enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst in various biochemical reactions. It does this by binding to a specific molecule, known as the substrate, and facilitating the reaction to form the product. The part of the enzyme where the substrate binds is called Show more…
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