The deadly nerve gas sarin binds to an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase, which breaks down acetylcholine in the

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The deadly nerve gas sarin binds to an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase, which breaks down acetylcholine in the body. If acetylcholine is not broken down, muscles are unable to relax after contracting. Without prompt treatment, respiratory collapse and death follow.

Sarin works by binding to acetylcholinesterase at the site where acetylcholine normally binds. What form of enzyme regulation does this represent?

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Conceptual Integrated Science

ISBN: 9780321818508

2nd Edition

Authors: Paul G Hewitt, Suzanne A Lyons

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