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What is the difference between reversible and irreversible noncompetitive inhibition?
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Noncompetitive inhibition is a type of enzyme inhibition where an inhibitor reduces the activity of an enzyme by binding to a site other than the active site. This binding changes the enzyme's shape, making it less effective at catalyzing the reaction, Show more…
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