Select the statement that BEST describes a key difference between competitive and noncompetitive inhibitors.
A) A competitive inhibitor binds to the active site, and a noncompetitive inhibitor does not.
B) A noncompetitive inhibitor binds to the active site, and a competitive inhibitor does not.
C) A competitive inhibitor is more effective than a noncompetitive inhibitor.
D) A noncompetitive inhibitor is more effective than a competitive inhibitor.
E) A noncompetitive inhibitor has structural similarities to the enzyme's active site, and the competitive inhibitor does not.

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Competitive inhibitors bind to the enzyme's active site, directly competing with the substrate, whereas noncompetitive inhibitors bind to a different site, altering the enzyme's activity without competing for the active site.

Select the Statement That BEST Describes a Key Difference Between