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If the bond between the enzyme and inhibiting drug is very strong, which of the following takes place?(a) The active site slowly regains its original shape(b) The enzyme develops a new active site(c) The enzyme is blocked temporarily(d) The body synthesizes a new enzymeThis question was posed to me during a job interview.This intriguing question originated from Drug-Target Interaction in chapter Chemistry in Everyday Life of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct choice is (d) The body SYNTHESIZES a NEW enzyme

Easy EXPLANATION: When there is a strong covalent bond between the enzyme and the drug, the enzyme is blocked PERMANENTLY. This results in the degradation of the ENTIRE drug-enzyme complex and the synthesis of a new enzyme.



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