A Small Molecule That DECREASES the Activity of an Enzyme

question 89

Multiple Choice

A small molecule that DECREASES the activity of an enzyme by binding to a site other than the catalytic site is termed a(n) :

• A) allosteric inhibitor.
• B) alternative inhibitor.
• C) competitive inhibitor.
• D) stereospecific agent.
• E) transition-state analog.

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