In Which Type of Inhibition Does an Inhibitor Bind to an Enzyme

question 21

Multiple Choice

In which type of inhibition does an inhibitor bind to an enzyme at a site other than the active site?

• A) cooperative inhibition
• B) competitive inhibition
• C) noncompetitive inhibition
• D) selective inhibition

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Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O, essential for cellular respiration in aerobic organisms and a component of the Earth's atmosphere.

Surfactant

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