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Competitive Inhibitors

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

These are molecules that bind to the active site of an enzyme, preventing the substrate from binding and thus inhibiting the enzyme's function.

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