feedback inhibition

Feedback inhibition is a regulatory mechanism in biological systems that helps maintain balance. When a cell produces a substance, like an enzyme, that substance eventually reaches a certain level. Once this level is adequate, it binds to an earlier enzyme in the production pathway, signaling it to slow down or stop production. This prevents the cell from wasting resources by making more substance than it needs. Essentially, feedback inhibition acts as a control system, ensuring that processes run efficiently and that cellular functions remain stable without excessive buildup.