Which of the following strategies of enzymatic inhibition is used by noncompetitive inhibitors?
Correct answer: D. Bind to allosteric site to cause a conformational shift in the enzyme
- A. Bind to substrate so that it cannot bind to the active site
- B. Target the enzyme for destruction using a protease
- C. Bind to the active site and prevent substrate from binding
- D. Bind to allosteric site to cause a conformational shift in the enzyme
Explanation
As summed up by the diagram, the binding of noncompetitive inhibitor causes alteration in the bonding of active site, as a result substrate can no longer bind to the ative site. Inhibition occurs as product not made.
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