JEE Main 2022 · 28 Jul · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q47

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 47 of 90

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

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: D

Statement I. Inhibitors can also act at allosteric sites. False.

Statement II. Some inhibitors bind irreversibly through strong covalent bonds. True.

(D)

Topics:Drugs

JEE Main 2022 · 28 Jul · Shift 2, Chemistry question 47