How might an enzyme inhibitor slow down the action of an enzyme without binding to the active site?
A)by binding the substrate
B)by binding the enzyme and changing its shape
C)by lowering the activation energy
D)by changing the shape of the substrate

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Enzyme inhibitors can bind to the enzyme at a location other than the active site, causing the enzyme to change its shape and alter its ability to catalyze reactions. This can slow down the action of the enzyme without directly affecting the active site or substrate.

How Might an Enzyme Inhibitor Slow Down the Action of an Enzyme