An enzyme inhibitor works with the enzyme in a chemical reaction. Which statement best describes how an enzyme inhibitor and an enzyme work in a catalyzed reaction?

1. The enzyme inhibitor catalyzes the reverse reaction, which counteracts the work of the enzyme.

2. The enzyme inhibitor attacks and destroys the enzyme, which prevents the enzyme from helping in the reaction.

3. The enzyme inhibitor binds to the products of the reaction, which makes the work of the enzyme unproductive.

4. The enzyme inhibitor fits into the enzyme's active site, which prevents the enzyme from catalyzing the reaction.

Question

An enzyme inhibitor works with the enzyme in a chemical reaction. Which statement best describes how an enzyme inhibitor and an enzyme work in a catalyzed reaction?

1. The enzyme inhibitor catalyzes the reverse reaction, which counteracts the work of the enzyme.

2. The enzyme inhibitor attacks and destroys the enzyme, which prevents the enzyme from helping in the reaction.

3. The enzyme inhibitor binds to the products of the reaction, which makes the work of the enzyme unproductive.

4. The enzyme inhibitor fits into the enzyme's active site, which prevents the enzyme from catalyzing the reaction.