A substance which binds at the active site of the enzyme but does not result in the formation of the products is called________________?

Correct answer: C. Competitive inhibitor

  • A. Irreversible inhibitor
  • B. Reversible inhibitor
  • C. Competitive inhibitor
  • D. Non-competitive inhibitor

Explanation

A competitive inhibitor resembles the substrate and binds to the enzyme's active site, preventing the substrate from forming products. A common mistake is choosing a reversible inhibitor, but that describes the strength of binding rather than the specific location of binding.

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