The Following Questions Are Based on the Reaction a

question 51

Multiple Choice

The following questions are based on the reaction A + B → C + D shown in Figure 8.2.


-How does a noncompetitive inhibitor decrease the rate of an enzyme reaction?

• A)by binding at the active site of the enzyme
• B)by changing the shape of a reactant
• C)by changing the free energy change of the reaction
• D)by acting as a coenzyme for the reaction
• E)by decreasing the activation energy of the reaction

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