Zoology-Enzymes
NEET Zoology Enzymes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
A diagram depicts an enzyme with a substrate and an inhibitor. The substrate is shown fitting into a pocket on the enzyme, while the inhibitor is depicted near the same pocket. Which part of the enzyme does the inhibitor compete to bind with?
A
Active site
B
Allosteric site
C
Coenzyme binding site
D
Metal ion binding site
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In competitive inhibition, the inhibitor competes with the substrate for the substrate-binding site, which is the active site of the enzyme.
Found an issue with this question?