RU486 Blocks Progesterone Action by Functioning as Which Type of Inhibitor

question 93

Multiple Choice

RU486 blocks progesterone action by functioning as which type of inhibitor?

• A) cooperative inhibitor
• B) competitive inhibitor
• C) noncompetitive inhibitor
• D) selective inhibitor

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Definitions:

Glycogen

Glycogen is a multi-branched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi, predominantly stored in the liver and muscle tissues.

Glucose

A fundamental glucose that is vital for providing energy in living organisms and contributes to the makeup of a variety of carbohydrates.

Amine Group

A functional group in organic chemistry consisting of a nitrogen atom bonded to hydrogen atoms, often found in amino acids.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life.