(i)Name the macromolecules which are chosen as drug targets. (ii)Where are receptors located on cell membranes ? (iii)What types of forces are involved in binding of substrate to the active site of enzymes ? Explain . (iv)Which sites of an enzyme is called the allosteric site ? Explain. (v)What are enzyme inhibitors ? Explain.

(i)Name the macromolecules which are chosen as drug targets. (ii)Where

1.	(i)Name the macromolecules which are chosen as drug targets. (ii)Where are receptors located on cell membranes ? (iii)What types of forces are involved in binding of substrate to the active site of enzymes ? Explain . (iv)Which sites of an enzyme is called the allosteric site ? Explain. (v)What are enzyme inhibitors ? Explain.
Answer» Macromolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids are called drug targets.

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