Chapter 21, Problem 21.85P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The positive and negative allosteric control needs to be differentiated.

Concept Introduction:

Allosteric control is a type of regulation of enzyme where 'allo' means other and 'steric stands' for a specific position in 3-D space. In this regulation there is inhibition or activation of the enzyme by means of attachment of an effector at an active or subsite.