An Inhibitor That Binds Through Covalent Bonds to the Active

question 134

Multiple Choice

An inhibitor that binds through covalent bonds to the active site of an enzyme is known as a(n) _______ inhibitor.

• A) irreversible
• B) reversible
• C) destructive
• D) allosteric
• E) competitive

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Definitions:

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