Question

A molecule that is similar in shape to the substrate and binds to the same reaction site is likely to induce A. competitive inhibition B. allosteric inhibition C. allosteric activation D. an increase in the potential energy difference between reactant and product E. a decrease in the potential energy difference between reactant and product

Answer 1

A. competitive inhibition

Step-by-step explanation:

A molecule that is similar in shape to the substrate and binds to the same reaction site is likely to induce competitive inhibition. As both of the substances have a similar structure that is why they both would compete for binding on the same site on the enzyme. As a result, it would cause a decrease in the rate of reaction.