Biology for IGCSE & O level - Enzymes (Section 4 - No. 19)

What is the effect of a non-competitive inhibitor on the enzyme?
It binds to the active site, preventing substrate binding.
It binds to a site other than the active site, altering the enzyme's shape and reducing activity.
It increases the enzyme's activity.
It breaks down the enzyme.

Explanation

Non-competitive inhibitors bind to a site other than the active site, changing the enzyme's shape and hindering its function.

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