Which type of enzyme inhibitor is often considered poison? Explain your answer.

• A. Reversible enzyme inhibitors are considered poison because they temporarily disable the enzyme and disrupt essential biological processes.
• B. Reversible enzyme inhibitors are considered poison because they permanently reduce enzyme activity and slow down essential biological processes.
• C. Irreversible enzyme inhibitors are considered poison because they permanently disable the enzyme and disrupt essential biological processes.
• D. Irreversible enzyme inhibitors are considered poison because they temporarily reduce enzyme activity and slow down essential biological processes.

Answer: (C)