The Following Data Were Obtained in the Presence and Absence

question 8

Multiple Choice

The following data were obtained in the presence and absence of inhibitor. What type of inhibition is shown? $\begin{array}{|l|l|l|}\hline\begin{array}{l}\text { Substrateconcentration } \\\text { millimolar) }\end{array} & \begin{array}{l}\text { Rate withoutinhibitor } \\\mathrm{mmol} / \mathrm{min}) \end{array} & \begin{array}{l}\text { Rate with inhibitor } \\\mathrm{mmol} / \mathrm{min}) \end{array} \\\hline 0.100 & 2.5 & 1.6 \\\hline 0.200 & 4.2 & 2.9 \\\hline 0.500 & 6.6 & 5.1 \\\hline 0.750 & 7.4 & 6.2 \\\hline 1.000 & 9.9 & 9.8 \\\hline 2.000 & 10.0 & 10.1\\\hline\end{array}$

• A) competitive
• B) uncompetitive
• C) noncompetitive
• D) irreversible
• E) cannot tell inhibition type from the information given

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Definitions:

Sympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system involved in the body's fight or flight response, preparing the body for rapid action in response to a threat.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the 'fight or flight' response, increasing heart rate, dilating pupils, and preparing the body for action.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and facilitating rest and digestion processes.

Somatic

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or psyche.