Hexokinase is an enzyme that binds specifically to glucose and converts it into glucose 6-phosphate.The activity of hexokinase is suppressed by glucose 6-phosphate,which binds to hexokinase at a location that is distinct from the active site.This is an example of.

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The fact that the product of the reaction (glucose 6-phosphate) inhibits the enzyme (hexokinase) is an example of feedback inhibition. This is a common regulatory mechanism in metabolic pathways, where the end product of a pathway inhibits an enzyme earlier in the pathway to prevent overproduction. Competitive inhibition occurs when a molecule similar in structure to the substrate competes for the active site on the enzyme. Cofactor binding refers to the binding of a non-protein molecule (such as a metal ion) that is required for the enzyme's activity. Allosteric activation refers to the binding of a molecule to a site on the enzyme (not the active site) that alters the enzyme's activity. None of these mechanisms apply to the example given in the question.

Hexokinase Is an Enzyme That Binds Specifically to Glucose and Converts