When an Inhibitor Blocks the Active Site of an Enzyme,this

question 37

Multiple Choice

When an inhibitor blocks the active site of an enzyme,this is referred to as

• A)activation inhibition
• B)substrate inhibition
• C)noncompetitive inhibition
• D)competitive inhibition
• E)cofactor inhibition

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Definitions:

Eyeball

The spherical part of the eye that contains the structures responsible for vision, including the lens, retina, and cornea.

Cranial Nerve

One of twelve nerves that originate directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and regulate various functions of the head and neck.

Parotid Area

The region around the parotid gland, the largest of the salivary glands, located near the ear and responsible for saliva production.

Facial

Pertaining to the face, involving the muscles, nerves, or expressions of the face.