AIPMT MAIN2008Chemistry-Enzyme Inhibition
AIPMT MAIN 2008 Chemistry Competitive Inhibition MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
A competitive inhibitor of succinic dehydrogenase is
A
Malate
B
Malonate
C
Oxaloacetate
D
α-ketoglutarate
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Malonate is a structural analog of succinate and acts as a competitive inhibitor of succinic dehydrogenase by binding to its active site.
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