Cells must constantly manage metabolic pathways, and this is often done by
balancing specific biochemical reactions within a pathway. For example, the
metabolic product of one pathway may block the formation of that specific metabolite
at an earlier point in the pathway to prevent a buildup of that specific product. What
is this process called?

1 Answer

Answer :

Feedback inhibition

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