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The catalytic role of enzymes 37<br />

Fig. 4.16 6-Mercap<strong>to</strong>purine.<br />

an example of an allosteric inhibi<strong>to</strong>r. It inhibits the first enzyme involved in the<br />

synthesis of purines and therefore blocks purine synthesis. This in turn blocks DNA<br />

synthesis.<br />

4.5 The catalytic role of enzymes<br />

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