Chapter 6, Problem 6FTB

Summary Introduction

To review:

The given blank space in the statement, “Some poisons and drugs act by __________ enzymes. When a drug is similar to the enzyme’s substrate, it acts as a (two words) ________ ________. Feedback inhibition is a form of ________ regulation.”

Introduction:

Drugs and poisons can be harmful to the living organisms. The different defense mechanisms in the body help to clear out the poisons as well as drugs, which enter into the body system. One of the ways in which drugs and poisons can cause harm to the systems of the body is by interfering in the activity of important biological macromolecules that is enzymes.