A Molecule That Binds Noncovalently to an Enzyme at the Active

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Short Answer

A molecule that binds noncovalently to an enzyme at the active site and thereby prevents a substrate from binding and reacting is a(n)__________ inhibitor.

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Definitions:

Shape

The external form, contours, or outline of an object or figure, often influencing its functionality and perceived aesthetics.

P Orbital

A type of atomic orbital that has a dumbbell shape and can accommodate up to two electrons, significant for its directional properties in bonding.

Shape

The external form or appearance of an object or a molecule determined by its spatial arrangement.

D Orbitals

A type of atomic orbital with a characteristic clover shape, involved in bonding in elements beyond the first twenty.