MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 Hemoglobin has far more affinity for carbon monoxide than for oxygen at its binding site. When carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin, the bond is noncovalent. Which of the following accurately describes the type of inhibition exhibited by carbon monoxide on hemoglobin?
    		 

    A

    		 competitive inhibition

    B

    		 noncompetitive inhibition

    C

    		 allosteric inhibition

    D

    		 irreversible inhibition



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