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What is inhibitor ?

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Substances that inhibit the activity of the enzymes when present in the reaction mixture are called inhibitors. Inhibitors are of two types-competitive and non-competitive. Malonic acid is an example of competitive inhibitor. lodoacetamide is an example of non-competitive inhibitor.
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