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A-LevelBiologyEnzymes9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2016 · Q131 Mark

Which statement correctly describes the action of competitive enzyme inhibitors?

AThey bind permanently to the active site.
BThey change the shape of the active site.
CThey limit the formation of enzyme-substrate complexes.
DThey lower the activation energy of the reaction.

✓ Correct answer

C: They limit the formation of enzyme-substrate complexes.

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Enzymes, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Feb/Mar 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 13.

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