JEE Main 2017 · 8 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q52

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 52 of 90

The reason for "drug induced poisoning" is :

Binding reversibly at the active site of the enzyme

Bringing conformational change in the binding site of enzyme

Binding irreversibly to the active site of the enzyme

Binding at the allosteric sites of the enzyme

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Drugs that bind irreversibly to the active site (for example by a covalent bond) block the enzyme permanently, which causes poisoning.

Topics:Drugs

JEE Main 2017 · 8 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 52