A Plot of 1/V Vs

question 17

Multiple Choice

A plot of 1/V vs. 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 = 1.1x + 0.2. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) the type of inhibition is competitive
• B) the type of inhibition is noncompetitive
• C) the type of inhibition is uncompetitive
• D) the V_max with the inhibitor present has decreased
• E) the K_m with the inhibitor present has decreased

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