4.3 Enzyme Inhibitors Flashcards
1
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Inhibitor
A
Molecule that inactivates an enzyme
2
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Competitive inhibitor
A
Molecule sharing similar shape to the substrate that fits into the active site of enzyme, preventing the substrate to attach
3
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Non-competitive inhibitor
A
Inhibitor binds to allosteric site of enzyme, causing the tertiary structure of the enzyme to change, altering the shape of the active site.
4
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Allosteric site
A
Location for non-competitive inhibitor to bind to
