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An enzyme is used to catalyze a metabolic reaction. What would most likely happen if an enzyme inhibitor were added during the reaction?

A)The inhibitor would cause the reverse reaction to occur.
B)The inhibitor would denature the enzyme and prevent it from functioning. C)The inhibitor would bind to the products of the metabolic reaction.
D)The inhibitor would prevent the reaction from proceeding.

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D...the reaction wouldn’t happen because the enzyme catalyzing it is prevented from working.
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