A Drug Binds to the Active Site of an Enzyme

question 52

Multiple Choice

A drug binds to the active site of an enzyme.If it is bound to the active site of the enzyme, it prevents substrate binding.This drug would be considered a

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

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