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Record 1 2012-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

Of enzymes (proteins) not synthesized in the absence of their substrates.

OBS

The substrates act as inducers whose presence in the cell increases the rate of production of these enzymes. Such enzymes fluctuate widely in amount as a function of changes in the cellular environment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Se dit des enzymes qui n'apparaissent qu'en présence d'un substrat spécifique.

OBS

Néanmoins, beaucoup sont synthétisés que le substrat soit ou non présent. On les dira enzymes constitutifs. Ainsi Escherichia coli possède toujours l'enzyme qui catalyse la dégradation du glucose.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
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