Inhibitors which block the enzyme by forming weak bond are called:
Correct answer: A. Competitive inhibitors
- A. Competitive inhibitors
- B. Noncompetitive inhibitors
- C. Irreversible inhibitors
- D. Both A and B
Explanation
Competitive inhibition is reversible because the inhibitor forms weak linkages with the enzyme. The inhibition can be overcome by increasing the concentration of substrate.
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