Which of the following is TRUE of allosteric inhibitors of an enzyme?
A)Allosteric inhibitors bind to the active site of the enzyme.
B)Allosteric inhibitors decrease enzyme activity.
C)Allosteric inhibitors are structurally similar to the normal substrate of an enzyme.
D)The effect of allosteric inhibitors can be reduced by adding more substrate.
E)Allosteric inhibitors increase the rate of enzyme activity.

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Allosteric inhibitors bind to a site on the enzyme other than the active site, causing a conformational change in the enzyme that decreases its activity. They are not structurally similar to the substrate and cannot be overcome by adding more substrate.

Which of the Following Is TRUE of Allosteric Inhibitors of an Enzyme