A Plot of 1/V Versus 1/[S] for an Enzyme-Catalyzed Reaction

question 7

Multiple Choice

A plot of 1/V versus 1/[S] for an enzyme-catalyzed reaction gave a line with an equation of y = 0.5x + 0.2.The same enzyme with an inhibitor present gave a line with an equation of y = 1.1_x + 0.2.Which of these statements is correct regarding the inhibition?

• A)It is competitive.
• B)It is non-competitive.
• C)It is uncompetitive.
• D)It is irreversible.

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