Heavy metal ions that act as inhibitors (mercury, silver and copper) break_in enzymes.
Correct answer: B. Disulfide bridges
- A. Peptide bonds
- B. Disulfide bridges
- C. Hydrogen bonds
- D. Ionic bonds
Explanation
Heavy metal ions such as mercury, silver, and copper act as enzyme inhibitors by breaking disulfide bridges. These ions bind to the thiol (-SH) groups of cysteine residues, disrupting the covalent disulfide bonds that stabilize the enzyme's structure.
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