A Molecule That Closely Resembles the Shape of a Substrate

question 29

Multiple Choice

A molecule that closely resembles the shape of a substrate for an enzyme and that decreases the activity of the enzyme would most likely serve as a(n)

• A)noncompetitive inhibitor.
• B)allosteric inhibitor.
• C)competitive inhibitor.
• D)allosteric activator.

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