A drug binds to the active site of an enzyme. If it is bound to the active site of the enzyme, it prevents substrate binding. This drug would be considered a(n)

A. competitive inhibitor.
B. allosteric inhibitor.
C. noncompetitive inhibitor.
D. allosteric activator.


Answer: A

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