Question

answer true or false to the following statements based on the graphic: a) __ increasing the number of inhibitors will decrease the overall rate of reaction. b) allosteric inhibitors block the active site. c) allosteric inhibitors change the shape of the enzyme. d) adding a competitive inhibitor will increase the number of products in the reaction. e) __ competitive inhibitors bind to the substrates.

Explanation:

a) Allosteric inhibitors slow down reactions, more inhibitors mean more slow - down.
b) Allosteric inhibitors bind to sites other than the active site.
c) Binding of allosteric inhibitors causes a conformational change in the enzyme.
d) Competitive inhibitors reduce the amount of enzyme available for substrate binding, thus reducing product formation.
e) Competitive inhibitors bind to the active site of the enzyme, not the substrates.

Answer:

a) True
b) False
c) True
d) False
e) False