Term: induction
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I03018

Definition:
An increase in the rate of synthesis of an (inducible) enzyme in response to the action of an inducer or environmental conditions. An inducer is often the substrate of the inducible enzyme or a structurally similar substance (gratuitous inducer) that is not metabolized.

Related Terms:
1) enzyme (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E02159).
2) inducer (<em>in enzyme catalysis</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I03017).

Source: 

Citation: 'induction' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I03018

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