EBK BIOLOGY
EBK BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 8220100667978
Author: Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 8LTB
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The body utilizes feedback mechanisms to monitor metabolic activities. A feedback system utilizes one of the products of a pathway. Generally, the product monitors the function of the pathway and the concentration of that product. The feedback control may be negative or positive.

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