General Vocab Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Allosteric Regulation
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binding of an effector molecule to an enzyme (not at the active site) to cause regulation
2
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Agonist
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a substance that activates a response when combined with a specific receptor
3
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Antagonist
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a substance which inhibits a response when combined with a specific receptor
4
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Efficacy
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the maximum response achievable for a set amount of a chemical agent/small molecule