26. Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins and Amino Acids
11PRACTICE PROBLEM
The herbicide shown below is an ester derivative of glyphosate. Although only a small amount of the herbicide is required to kill a plant, it shows little toxicity against humans. Assuming that it kills plants by inhibiting an enzyme needed for the synthesis of phenylalanine, suggest why this powerful herbicide has little effect on humans.
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The herbicide shown below is an ester derivative of glyphosate. Although only a small amount of the herbicide is required to kill a plant, it shows little toxicity against humans. Assuming that it kills plants by inhibiting an enzyme needed for the synthesis of phenylalanine, suggest why this powerful herbicide has little effect on humans.