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JEE Main 2017 — Chemistry In Everyday Life Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2017 (Online) 8th April Morning Slot

Question

The reason for “drug induced poisoning” is :

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Correct answer
CBinding irreversibly to the active site of the enzyme

Step-by-step explanation

Some drugs acts as allosteric effectors. They can cause large changes in enzymatic activity by binding with a site other than the active site. This other site is also called an allosteric site. When it causes a decrease in enzyme activity, the effector molecules are called allosteric inhibitors.

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