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:

Lateralization

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Creativity

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