Practicing Success
If the bond between the enzyme and inhibiting drug is very strong, which of the following takes place? |
The active site slowly regains its original shape The enzyme develops a new active site The enzyme is blocked temporarily The body synthesizes a new enzyme |
The body synthesizes a new enzyme |
When there is a strong covalent bond between the enzyme and the drug, the enzyme is blocked permanently. This results in the degradation of the entire drug-enzyme complex and the synthesis of a new enzyme. |