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    Heavy Metals Such as Silver,mercury and Copper Are Effective Antimicrobials
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Heavy Metals Such as Silver,mercury and Copper Are Effective Antimicrobials

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Heavy metals such as silver,mercury and copper are effective antimicrobials due to their ability to bind to the regulatory site of enzymes,thus acting as an irreversible non-competitive inhibitor.

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