Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 8 - Energy and Enzymes: An Introduction to Metabolism - Review - Page 187: 4

Answer

Feedback inhibition regulates metabolic pathways by utilizing the products of the process. These products are reused to control enzyme activity in order to catalyze the reaction. The products also have a tendency to inhibit the enzyme to reduce the activity of the metabolic pathway.

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Feedback inhibition regulates metabolic pathways by utilizing the products of the process. These products are reused to control enzyme activity in order to catalyze the reaction. The products also have a tendency to inhibit the enzyme to reduce the activity of the metabolic pathway.
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