How Does a Noncompetitive Inhibitor Decrease the Rate of an Enzyme

question 54

Multiple Choice

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 the enzyme's active site
• 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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