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A chemical that reacts with an enzyme in place of the substrate, is not turned into product and blocks the active site temporarily or permanently is known as what?

Correct answer A. Inhibitor

Explanation

An inhibitor competes with or binds to the enzyme so the substrate cannot react; reversible inhibitors block temporarily, irreversible ones permanently.

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