NEETChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life
What determines whether an enzyme is blocked permanently by an inhibitor?
Options
- AThe type of substrate
- BThe strength of the enzyme
- CThe strength of the bond formed
- DThe pH of the environment
Correct answer
C. The strength of the bond formed
Step-by-step solution
The permanence of enzyme blockage by an inhibitor depends on the strength of the bond formed between the enzyme and inhibitor.