AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Zoology Types of Inhibition MCQ Question
Which of the following statements regarding enzyme inhibition is correct?
Non-competitive inhibition of an enzyme can be overcome by adding large amount of substrate
Competitive inhibition is seen when a substrate competes with an enzyme for binding to an inhibitor protein
Competitive inhibition is seen when the substrate and the inhibitor compete
Non-competitive inhibitors often bind to the enzyme irreversibly
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Competitive inhibition occurs when the inhibitor and the substrate compete for the same active site on the enzyme. Non-competitive inhibitors bind to a different site and do not compete with the substrate.
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