An inhibitor that binds only to the ES complex and not free enzyme is known as a(n)__________ inhibitor.
A) irreversible
B) competitive
C) uncompetitive
D) mixed

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Uncompetitive inhibitors bind specifically to the ES complex and cannot bind to the free enzyme. This type of inhibition results in a decrease in both the maximum velocity and the apparent affinity of the enzyme for its substrate.

An Inhibitor That Binds Only to the ES Complex and Not