Three caffeine molecules bound to the active site of a chitinase digestive enzyme. Although better known as the active ingredient in a morning cup of coffee,caffeine's original and principal use is by plants to deter herbivores. It does so through a moderate inhibition of several key enzymes. The image is a digital computer model based on real molecules. Magnification: 60 million times at 5''x7'' printed size | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Eward, Kenneth |
Taille de l’image : | 3500 px × 2800 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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