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(n) ________ inhibitor.”

Introduction:

Drugs and poisons can be harmful to organisms. The body has different defense mechanisms to clear out the poisons and drugs which enter into the body system. One of the ways in which drugs and poisons can cause harm to the system of body is, by disabling or inhibiting the activity of the enzymes present in the system.