General Vocab Flashcards

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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

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Agonist

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a substance that activates a response when combined with a specific receptor

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Antagonist

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a substance which inhibits a response when combined with a specific receptor

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Efficacy

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the maximum response achievable for a set amount of a chemical agent/small molecule

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