Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 16 - Section 16.6 - Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity - Study Check 16.9 - Page 580: 1

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Sarin forms a covalent bond with an R group in the active site of the enzyme, which cannot be reversed. Hence, the inhibition by Sarin is irreversible

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