Answer: inhibitors.
- A activators
- B inhibitors
- C substrates
- D products
Correct answer: B. inhibitors
Explanation: Enzyme inhibitors occupy or distort the active site, preventing the substrate from binding.
The hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail of each soap/detergent molecule dissolves into an oily dirt droplet, while the hydrophilic (ionic) head stays in the surrounding water - trapping the grease inside a micelle that rinses away with water.
Concept context
Drugs and how they interact with biological targets, chemicals in food, and cleansing agents (soaps and detergents) - chemistry applied directly to daily life and healthcare.