When a Metal Ion Such as Pb(II)interferes with the Functioning

question 81

Multiple Choice

When a metal ion such as Pb(II) interferes with the functioning of an enzyme,the most probable mechanism is

• A)feedback control.
• B)reversible noncompetitive inhibition.
• C)genetic control.
• D)reversible competitive inhibition.
• E)irreversible inhibition.

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