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  4. Two statements in respect of drug-enzyme interaction are given below Statement I: Action of an enzyme can be blocked only when an inhibitor blocks the active site of the enzyme. Statement II: An inhibitor can form a strong covalent bond with the enzyme. In the light of the above statements. Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Q. Two statements in respect of drug-enzyme interaction are given below
Statement I : Action of an enzyme can be blocked only when an inhibitor blocks the active site of the enzyme.
Statement II : An inhibitor can form a strong covalent bond with the enzyme.
In the light of the above statements. Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Solution:

Some drugs do not bind to active sites. These bind to different site of enzyme called allosteric sites.