8.1 Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
How can metabolic pathways be controlled?
A
End product inhibition, the end product binds to the allosteric site of the first enzyme.
2
Q
Give the example of end-product inhibition in plants.
A
Isoleucine (end-product) inhibits the further conversion of Threonine to Isoleucine, once there is enough.
3
Q
What has been tried to find chemicals that could work against malaria?
A
Chemicals want to be found that can inhibit the enzymes involved in the parasitic contamination
