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

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In noncompetitive inhibition, the inhibitor binds to an allosteric site on the enzyme, causing a conformational change that decreases the enzyme's activity. This is different from competitive inhibition, where the inhibitor competes with the substrate for binding to the active site of the enzyme. Cooperative inhibition involves multiple binding sites on the enzyme and is not related to the location of the inhibitor binding. Selective inhibition is not a term used in enzymology.

In Which Type of Inhibition Does an Inhibitor Bind to an Enzyme