What Happens When a K-Acting Inhibitor Is Added to an Allosteric

question 57

Multiple Choice

What happens when a K-acting inhibitor is added to an allosteric enzyme system?

• A) The apparent K_M for the substrate increases.
• B) The apparent K_M for the substrate decreases.
• C) The apparent V_max for the substrate increases.
• D) The apparent V_max for the substrate decreases.

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Definitions:

Chi-Squared Distribution

A distribution that represents the distribution of the sum of the squares of k independent standard normal random variables.

P-Value

The chance of encountering test outcomes as significant as or more than what is actually seen, assuming that the null hypothesis holds.

Population Locations

The geographically-based positions or areas where members of a specific population are found or located.

Ordinal

Pertaining to a scale or measurement where the order of values is significant, but the intervals between values are not necessarily consistent or known.