In which type of inhibition does an inhibitor bind to the active site of an enzyme?
A) cooperative inhibition
B) competitive inhibition
C) noncompetitive inhibition
D) selective inhibition

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In competitive inhibition, an inhibitor binds to the active site of an enzyme, preventing the substrate from binding and thus inhibiting enzyme activity. In this type of inhibition, the inhibitor competes with the substrate for binding at the active site.

In Which Type of Inhibition Does an Inhibitor Bind to the Active