_ reduce the enzymes productivity by blocking the sun entering into the active site due to similar shapes:
Correct answer: A. Competitive inhibitors
- A. Competitive inhibitors
- B. Non-competitive inhibitors
- C. Co-enzymes
- D. Activators
Explanation
Enzymes' productivity is reduced by blocking the active site due to similar shapes, is associated with "competitive inhibitors." Competitive inhibitors are molecules that closely resemble the substrate and compete with it for binding to the enzyme's active site. When they bind to the active site, they prevent the substrate from binding and, as a result, reduce enzyme activity
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