In an Enzyme-Substrate Reaction, When Excess Substrate Is Present, Increasing

question 31

Multiple Choice

In an enzyme-substrate reaction, when excess substrate is present, increasing the concentration of the enzyme will

• A)inhibit the formation of products.
• B)increase the decomposition rate of the enzyme-substrate complex.
• C)increase the amount of reaction occurring.
• D)decrease the turnover rate for the substrate.
• E)increase the number of substrate molecules available.

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