1
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What affect do posions have in enzymes?
A
Can inhibit them
2
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What affect does cyanide have?
A
A non competitive inhibitor of the enzyme cytochrome oxidase.
Stops respiration.
3
Q
What is an example of a drug that is an inhibitor?
A
Penicillin
4
Q
What effect does Penicillin have?
A
Inhibitor of an bacterial enzyme important in forming the bacterial cell wall.
5
Q
How are enzymes used commercially?
A
Paper making Waste treatment Detergents Food/Drink manufacture Leather manufacture Biosensors
Enzymes
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