Which Class of Protein Functions Primarily by Lowering the Energy

question 33

Short Answer

Which class of protein functions primarily by lowering the energy of activation during a reaction?

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Definitions:

Curare

Curare is a poison used primarily in South America, derived from plant extracts, and known for its muscle-paralyzing effects, historically employed on arrows or blow darts for hunting.

Sensitization

Learned behavior in which the response to a stimulus strengthens with repeated presentations.

Drug Use

The act of consuming substances for medical or recreational purposes, which can impact health and behavior.

Metabolic Tolerance

A situation where repeated exposure to a substance diminishes the effect of that substance by accelerating the body's metabolism, requiring higher doses for the same effect.