Sarin, a nerve gas, was released into the Tokyo subway system in 1995, injuring more than 5000 people. Sarin blocks the active sites of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which degrades acetylcholine, a compound that causes muscles to contract. Over-contraction of muscles can cause asphyxiation. What is the biological term for this nerve gas?
Cofactor.
Allosteric Inhibitor.
Competitive Inhibitor
Coenzyme.
Activator.
Binding site.