What type(s) of inhibition can be reversed?
A) competitive
B) noncompetitive
C) mixed
D) All of the answers are correct.
E) None of the answers is correct.

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Competitive, noncompetitive, and mixed inhibition are all reversible types of enzyme inhibition. Competitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor binds to the active site of an enzyme, preventing the substrate from binding. Noncompetitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor binds to a site other than the active site, altering the enzyme's function without preventing substrate binding. Mixed inhibition involves elements of both competitive and noncompetitive inhibition, with the inhibitor binding to either the enzyme or the enzyme-substrate complex. All these types of inhibition can be reversed by removing the inhibitor or by increasing the substrate concentration (in the case of competitive inhibition).

What Type(s) of Inhibition Can Be Reversed