Which of the following best describes the difference between reversible and irreversible enzyme inhibitors?

• A. Irreversible inhibitors increase enzyme activity, while reversible inhibitors decrease it.
• B. Reversible inhibitors can be removed from the enzyme, while irreversible inhibitors permanently inactivate the enzyme.
• C. Reversible inhibitors are always toxic, while irreversible inhibitors are not.
• D. Reversible inhibitors bind covalently, while irreversible inhibitors bind non-covalently.

Answer: (B)