Questão 161061

Scientific English utilizes syntactic complexity to embed detailed information and logical relationships into single statements. This density often involves embedded clauses and technical phrasing. Analyze the sentence: The dose-dependent inhibition of the enzyme, mediated by the reversible binding of the ligand to the allosteric site, was confirmed through spectrophotometric analysis. In this context, what is the primary function of the phrase mediated by the reversible binding of the ligand to the allosteric site?