Zoology-Enzymes

NEET Zoology Enzymes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11

What is the term used for a chemical that inhibits enzyme activity by resembling the substrate?

A

Competitive inhibitor

B

Non-competitive inhibitor

C

Allosteric inhibitor

D

Cofactor

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

A competitive inhibitor closely resembles the substrate in its structure and competes with it for the substrate-binding site of the enzyme, thereby inhibiting enzyme activity.

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