A compound that binds to an enzyme,and changes its shape so that a substrate cannot enter the active site,is called a(n)________.

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A compound that binds to an enzyme and changes its shape so that the substrate cannot enter is called a noncompetitive inhibitor. This type of inhibitor does not compete with the substrate for the active site but instead binds to a different site on the enzyme, causing a change in the enzyme's shape that inhibits enzymatic activity. Coenzymes are small molecules that aid in enzyme function, proenzymes are inactive precursors to enzymes, steroids are a class of organic compounds with a specific structure, and competitive inhibitors block the active site of the enzyme by competing with the substrate for binding.

A Compound That Binds to an Enzyme,and Changes Its Shape