A Small Molecule That Binds Directly to the Active Site

question 17

Multiple Choice

A small molecule that binds directly to the active site of an enzyme and disrupts its catalytic reaction is called:

• A)an allosteric inhibitor.
• B)a competitive inhibitor.
• C)a noncompetitive inhibitor.
• D)RNAi.

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Definitions:

Ceteris Paribus

A Latin phrase meaning "all other things being equal," used in economics to analyze the effect of one variable on another while holding all other relevant factors constant.

Total Income

The sum of all earnings obtained by an individual or entity, including wages, salaries, benefits, and income from investments, before any deductions.

Complementary

Goods or services that are used together, where the consumption or use of one increases the value or demand for the other.

Fixed Proportions

A production condition where inputs are used in constant ratios, without substitution between them, over a range of output levels.