The presence of heavy metal ions like lead or mercury can cause irreversible inhibition of enzymes by:

  • Competing with the substrate for the active site.
  • Denaturing the enzyme's protein structure by binding to SH groups.
  • Increasing the activation energy of the reaction.
  • Acting as cofactors for alternative pathways.
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