Which of the following statements best describes the function of a competitive inhibitor in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?
A. The inhibitor damages the enzyme, preventing the substrate from
binding to the active site.
B. The inhibitor damages the substrate when the substrate attempts
to bind to the enzyme's active site.
C. The inhibitor binds to the enzyme's active site, because its shape
is similar to that of the substrate.
D. The inhibitor damages one or more products after the enzyme
releases them following the reaction.
SUBMIT

the element that provides strength to the exoskeletons of clams and oysters is phosphorus. this is so because calcium carbonate is the main component in the shells.

explanation:

answer : haversian

[explanation: -(compact bone is organized as parallel columns, known as haversian systems, which run lengthwise down the axis of long bones. these columns are composed of lamellae, concentric rings of bone, surrounding a central channel, or haversian canal, that contains the nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatic system of the bone)]

the atmospheric gas that forms a mild acid when dissolved in water is called carbon dioxide. the correct answer is a. 2.) chemical weathering would cause an inscription on a marble headstone to become harder and harder to read over time.

carbon atoms, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.