NEETChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life
What effect does binding of an inhibitor at the allosteric site have on substrate recognition?
Options
- AIt enhances substrate recognition.
- BIt has no effect on substrate recognition.
- CIt prevents substrate recognition.
- DIt speeds up substrate recognition.
Correct answer
C. It prevents substrate recognition.
Step-by-step solution
Binding of an inhibitor at the allosteric site changes the shape of the active site in such a way that the substrate cannot recognize it.