Which Statement About Enzyme Inhibitors Is Not True

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which statement about enzyme inhibitors is not true?

• A) A competitive inhibitor binds the active site of the enzyme.
• B) An allosteric inhibitor binds a site on the active form of the enzyme.
• C) A noncompetitive inhibitor binds a site other than the active site.
• D) Noncompetitive inhibition cannot be completely overcome by the addition of more substrate.
• E) Competitive inhibition can be completely overcome by the addition of more substrate.

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