Biology
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Question
Inhibitors which block the enzyme by forming weak bond are called ___________?
A
Competitive inhibitors.
B
Non-competitive inhibitors
C
Irreversible inhibitors.
D
Both a and b
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A
Competitive inhibitors.
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B
Non-competitive inhibitors
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C
Irreversible inhibitors.
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D
Both a and b
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Explanation
Both competitive and non-competitive inhibitors typically bind to enzymes through weak, non-covalent bonds, allowing their inhibition to be reversible, unlike irreversible inhibitors, which form strong covalent bonds.