Enzyme Inhibitors

A molecule that enhances the activity of an enzyme

A molecule that binds to an enzyme and blocks its activity (correct)

A molecule that accelerates the chemical reaction of an enzyme

A molecule that breaks down an enzyme into smaller components

To prevent the reaction from occurring

To speed up the reaction (correct)

To change the products of the reaction

To slow down the reaction

Active site (correct)

Reversible site

Catalytic site

Inhibitory site

<p>Reversible inhibitors bind non-covalently, while irreversible inhibitors form a chemical bond with the enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To block the enzyme's activity</p> Signup and view all the answers