Question

an enzyme known as lipase digests fats. an inhibitor of lipase is used as a weight-loss drug. this inhibitor binds in the active site of lipase. this inhibitor most likely resembles a(n): protein. fat. nucleic acid. amino acid. need help on this question? read the ebook page on this topic (no penalty) get a hint (fewer points) show answer (no points)

Explanation:

Lipase’s active site binds its substrate (fats) to digest them. An inhibitor that binds the active site (competitive inhibition) must resemble the substrate to fit the site. Since lipase’s substrate is fat, the inhibitor most likely resembles fat.

Answer:

B. fat.