Binding of Inhibitor Y as shown below inhibits a key catalytic enzyme by inducing a structural conformation change. Which of the following accurately describes the role of Inhibitor Y? 

(A) Inhibitor Y competes with substrates for binding in the active site and functions as a competitive inhibitor.
(B) Inhibitor Y binds allosterically and functions as a competitive inhibitor.
(C) Inhibitor Y competes with substrates for binding in the active site and functions as a noncompetitive inhibitor.
(D) Inhibitor Y binds allosterically and functions as a noncompetitive inhibitor.

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Inhibitor Y Active Site