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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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