Competitive Inhibition
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Top explanations for Competitive Inhibition
Enzymes: The Catalysts of Life — Becker's World of the Cell▶ 17:21The two major types here are competitive and non -competitiveCompetitive inhibition is the easy one to pictureThe inhibitor looks like the substrate and binds directly to the active siteCell Structure and Function — Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional▶ 12:41YepCompetitive inhibition is when the inhibitor molecule resembles the actual substrate and literally competes with it for binding to the siteIf the inhibitor gets there first, the substrate can't bind and the reaction stopsProperties of Enzymes — Principles of Biochemistry▶ 14:12Okay, let's start with the most common oneCompetitive inhibitionIf I take ibuprofen for a headache, how does it actually stop the enzyme from causing pain