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Inhibition of succinic dehydrogenase by malonate is an example of

a
competitive inhibition.
b
non-competitive inhibition.
c
uncompetitive inhibition.
d
allosteric inhibition.

detailed solution

Correct option is A

When the inhibitor closely resembles the substrate in its molecular structure and inhibits the activity of the enzyme, it is known as competitive inhibitor. Example: Inhibition of succinic dehydrogenase by malonate which closely resembles the substrate succinate in structure.

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