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What are allosteric inhibitors?

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(i) In certain enzymes, the inhibitor molecule binds to a different binding site, which is commonly referred to as allosteric site, and causes a change in its active site geometry (shape). (ii) As a result, the substrate cannot bind to the enzyme. This type of inhibitors are called allosteric inhibitors.
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