A compound that binds to the enzyme at a site other than the active site, and changes its shape so that a substrate cannot enter the active site, is called a(n)

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A compound that binds to the enzyme at a site other than the active site and changes its shape is called a noncompetitive inhibitor. This type of inhibitor reduces the activity of the enzyme by changing its shape, so the substrate cannot bind to the active site.

A Compound That Binds to the Enzyme at a Site