What is competitive inhibition in enzymes?

competitive inhibition occurs when the active site of the enzyme is complementary to the binding site of the inhibitor and so binds to form a complex. The inhibitor molecule therefore occupies the active site, thus preventing an enzyme-subtrate complex from forming.

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