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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