Enzyme molecules normally interact with substrate molecules. Some medicines work by blocking enzyme activity in pathogens. These medicines are effective because:

A. They are the same size as the enzyme

B. They are the same size as the substrate molecules

C. Have a shape that fits in the enzyme

D. Have a shape that fits into all cell receptors

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Valentin Benton

13 April, 09:17

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Avery Garrison · Answer 1

Enzyme inhibitors fit into the active site of the enzyme blocking catalytic activity of the enzyme.