Which of the following pairs correctly matches the type of interaction observed between an inhibitor and an enzyme with the type of inhibition?
A) ionic; irreversible
B) covalent; irreversible
C) hydrogen bonding; reversible
D) hydrophobic; irreversible

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Hydrogen bonding is a reversible type of interaction between an inhibitor and an enzyme. Neither ionic, covalent, nor hydrophobic interactions are necessarily reversible. Of the given answer choices, only option C matches these criteria.

Which of the Following Pairs Correctly Matches the Type of Interaction