Multiple choice

Directions: The process by which enzymes are converted to inactive substances with the help of compounds thereby severely affecting the enzymatically catalysed reaction rate is called enzyme inhibition.

Which type of inhibition takes place at the enzyme’s active site?

  1. Competitive inhibition

  2. Feedback inhibition

  3. Uncompetitive inhibition

  4. Non-competitive inhibition

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Competitive inhibition takes place at the enzyme’s active site. The inhibitor’s structure bears close resemblance with the structure of substrate. It forms EI complex instead of ES complex after combining with the enzyme.