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What is a substance that binds to an enzyme’s active site but does not lead to product formation called?

Correct answer D. Competitive inhibitor

Explanation

A competitive inhibitor resembles the substrate and occupies the active site, blocking the real substrate; raising substrate concentration can overcome it.

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