Which term is used for an enzyme regulation process where the formation of a product inhibits an earlier reaction in the sequence?
A) cooperative inhibition
B) competitive inhibition
C) feedback control
D) stereospecificity

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This process is known as feedback control, where the end product of a metabolic pathway acts as an inhibitor of an earlier enzyme in the pathway, effectively regulating the rate of the entire pathway. Cooperative inhibition refers to a situation where binding of one molecule to an enzyme alters the affinity of the enzyme for subsequent molecules. Competitive inhibition refers to a situation where a molecule binds to the active site of an enzyme, blocking the binding of the substrate. Stereospecificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to distinguish between stereoisomers of a substrate.

Which Term Is Used for an Enzyme Regulation Process Where