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1
Q

What affect do posions have in enzymes?

A

Can inhibit them

2
Q

What affect does cyanide have?

A

A non competitive inhibitor of the enzyme cytochrome oxidase.
Stops respiration.

3
Q

What is an example of a drug that is an inhibitor?

A

Penicillin

4
Q

What effect does Penicillin have?

A

Inhibitor of an bacterial enzyme important in forming the bacterial cell wall.

5
Q

How are enzymes used commercially?

A
Paper making 
Waste treatment 
Detergents 
Food/Drink manufacture 
Leather manufacture 
Biosensors