Zoology-Enzymes
NEET Zoology Enzymes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11
What term describes a substance that inhibits enzyme activity by closely 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 molecular structure and competes with the substrate for the enzyme's binding site, thus inhibiting enzyme activity.
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