Zoology-Enzymes

NEET Zoology Enzymes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11

A diagram illustrates an enzyme with a substrate and an inhibitor competing for binding at the active site. Which of the following terms accurately describes the type of inhibition occurring in this scenario?

Question diagram
A

Competitive inhibition

B

Non-competitive inhibition

C

Uncompetitive inhibition

D

Feedback inhibition

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The inhibitor resembles the substrate and competes for the active site, which is characteristic of competitive inhibition as described in the NCERT context.

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