How Might an Enzyme Inhibitor Slow Down the Action of an Enzyme

question 38

Multiple Choice

How might an enzyme inhibitor slow down the action of an enzyme without binding to the active site?

• A)by binding the substrate
• B)by binding the enzyme and changing its shape
• C)by lowering the activation energy
• D)by changing the shape of the substrate

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