Due to the similarity of structure, competitive inhibitors may be selected by the _ site.
Correct answer: B. Active
- A. Catalytic
- B. Active
- C. Binding
- D. Allosteric
Explanation
Competitive inhibitors are structurally similar to the substrate and therefore can bind to the same region of the enzyme where the substrate normally attaches. This region is broadly referred to as the binding site.While in most enzymes the binding site and the active site are the same, the term "binding site" is more accurate in a general biochemical context. It encompasses any part of the enzyme where a molecule - whether it's a substrate, inhibitor, or cofactor - can bind.
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