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  4. Consider the following two statements and select the correct option. Assertion: Competitive inhibitors are often used in the control of bacterial pathogens. Reason: When the inhibitor closely resembles the enzyme in its molecular structure, it is known as competitive inhibitor.

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Q. Consider the following two statements and select the correct option.
Assertion: Competitive inhibitors are often used in the control of bacterial pathogens.
Reason: When the inhibitor closely resembles the enzyme in its molecular structure, it is known as competitive inhibitor.

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Solution:

• Competitive inhibitors are often used in the control of bacterial pathogens.
• When the inhibitor closely resembles the substrate in its molecular structure, it is known as competitive inhibitor.