Which of the following will bind to the active site of an enzyme?
A) Competitive inhibitor only
B) Substrate only
C) Both substrate and competitive inhibitor
D) Allosteric inhibitor only
E) Noncompetitive inhibitor only

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Both substrates and competitive inhibitors can bind to the active site of an enzyme. Substrates bind to the active site for the enzyme to catalyze a reaction, while competitive inhibitors bind to the same site, blocking the substrate from binding and thus inhibiting the enzyme's activity.

Which of the Following Will Bind to the Active Site