When an Inhibitor Molecule Binds to A(n) on an Enzyme

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Short Answer

When an inhibitor molecule binds to a(n) on an enzyme, the shape of the active site changes so that substrate molecules can no longer bind.

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Definitions:

Electrodes

Conductors through which electricity enters or leaves a medium, whether it be an electrolytic solution, a solid, or a vacuum.

Electrolytes

Substances that dissociate into ions in solution, allowing the solution to conduct electricity.

Weak Electrolyte

A substance that partially dissociates into ions in solution, thus conducting electricity weakly.

Partially Forms

Entities or compounds that are not fully developed or completely produced in a chemical process.