Which of the following statements best describes the function of a competitive inhibitor in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?
A. The inhibitor damages the enzyme, preventing the substrate from
binding to the active site.
B. The inhibitor damages the substrate when the substrate attempts
to bind to the enzyme's active site.
C. The inhibitor binds to the enzyme's active site, because its shape
is similar to that of the substrate.
D. The inhibitor damages one or more products after the enzyme
releases them following the reaction.
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