Competitive inhibitors are _?
Correct answer: A. Homologous to substrate
- A. Homologous to substrate
- B. Analogous to substrate
- C. Smaller than substrate
- D. Larger than substrate
Explanation
Homologous to substrate: Correct, as competitive inhibitors are structurally similar (homologous) to the substrate, meaning they share a similar shape and structure that allows them to bind to the enzyme's active site, competing with the substrate.
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