Competitive inhibition of enzymes occurs when
A) the inhibitor binds to the active site of the enzyme
B) the inhibitor binds to the allosteric site of the enzyme
C) the inhibitor changes the shape of the enzyme
D) the inhibitor is acted upon by the enzyme

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Competitive inhibition occurs when the inhibitor molecule binds to the enzyme's active site, preventing the substrate from binding and reducing enzyme activity. This type of inhibition is reversible and can be overcome by increasing the concentration of the substrate.

Competitive Inhibition of Enzymes Occurs When