MDCAT Biology MCQ #3326

A certain enzyme is inhibited by a molecule that binds to the enzyme and reduces its activity. What type of inhibition is this?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #3326

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A certain enzyme is inhibited by a molecule that binds to the enzyme and reduces its activity. What type of inhibition is this?

    • A) Competitive inhibition
    • B) Non-competitive inhibition
    • C) Uncompetitive inhibition
    • D) Mixed inhibition

    Answer: Non-competitive inhibition

    Explanation: Non-competitive inhibition occurs when inhibitor binds to the enzyme and reduces its activity, most tempting wrong is Competitive inhibition