In enzymatic activity, the term "feedback inhibition" is used when:
Correct answer: A. Enzyme is inhibited by the product being produced
- A. Enzyme is inhibited by the product being produced
- B. Enzyme works normally for regulatory mechanism
- C. Enzyme remains unaffected by product concentration
- D. Enzyme is inhibited irreversibly
Explanation
Feedback regulation of an enzyme occurs when a product of the reaction binds to an allosteric site on the enzyme and affects its catalytic activity. This results in an reversible inhibition of enzyme.
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