Zoology-Enzymes

NEET Zoology Enzymes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11

Consider a diagram showing an enzyme with a substrate molecule and an inhibitor molecule competing for the active site of the enzyme. What is this process called?

Question diagram
A

Competitive inhibition

B

Allosteric regulation

C

Non-competitive inhibition

D

Feedback inhibition

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The process where an inhibitor competes with the substrate for the active site of the enzyme is known as competitive inhibition, as described in the NCERT context.

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