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During poisoning by heavy metals, severe metabolic disturbances occur because heavy metals

A. Irreversibly inactivate essential enzymes
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B. Increase substrate concentration in cells
C. Convert enzymes into coenzymes
D. Stimulate ATP production

📝 Explanation

Heavy metals bind strongly to functional groups of enzymes, permanently reducing their catalytic activity and disrupting metabolism. Concept tested: Toxicological effects of heavy metals.

📖 Additional Information

  • Irreversibly inactivate essential enzymes
  • Increase substrate concentration in cells
  • Convert enzymes into coenzymes
  • Stimulate ATP production

Heavy metals bind strongly to functional groups of enzymes, permanently reducing their catalytic activity and disrupting metabolism. Concept tested: Toxicological effects of heavy metals.

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