Select the Statement That BEST Describes a Key Difference Between

question 25

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that BEST describes a key difference between competitive and noncompetitive inhibitors.

• A) A competitive inhibitor binds to the active site, and a noncompetitive inhibitor does not.
• B) A noncompetitive inhibitor binds to the active site, and a competitive inhibitor does not.
• C) A competitive inhibitor is more effective than a noncompetitive inhibitor.
• D) A noncompetitive inhibitor is more effective than a competitive inhibitor.
• E) A noncompetitive inhibitor has structural similarities to the enzyme's active site, and the competitive inhibitor does not.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memories

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Depressant Drugs

Substances that reduce the activity of the central nervous system, leading to effects such as relaxation, reduced anxiety, and sleepiness.

Psychoactive Drug

A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.

Anabolic Steroids

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