Inhibitors in poisons, biocides and medicine

Question 1

Give examples of natural poisons that are enzyme inhibitors

Answer 1

Cyanide: Inhibits respiration
Mercury/Cadmium: Non-competitive inhibitors
Snake venom: Blocks enzymes like acetylcholinesterase

Question 2

Give examples of biocide-related inhibitors

Answer 2

Malathion (insecticide)
Triclosan
Glyphostate

Question 3

Give medical examples of enzyme inhibitors

Answer 3

Penicillin: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
Methotrexate: Competitive inhibitor in folic acid metabolism