What Form of Inhibition Occurs When the Product of a Biosynthetic

question 27

Multiple Choice

What form of inhibition occurs when the product of a biosynthetic pathway inhibits the activity of the first enzyme in the pathway,rapidly arresting the biosynthesis of the product?

• A) Competitive inhibition
• B) Feedback inhibition
• C) Non-allosteric inhibition
• D) Competitive inhibition and feedback inhibition
• E) None of these are correct.

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