An Allosteric Inhibitor Is Added to an Enzyme Substrate Mixture

question 19

Multiple Choice

An allosteric inhibitor is added to an enzyme substrate mixture.What is likely to happen?

• A)The product of the reaction will increase
• B)The enzyme will denature
• C)The inhibitor will bind the active site of an enzyme and interfere with substrate binding
• D)The inhibitor will bind to a site other than the active site and cause a conformational change of the enzyme

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