What Conclusion Can Be Drawn Concerning an Inhibitor If the KM

question 46

Multiple Choice

What conclusion can be drawn concerning an inhibitor if the KM is the same in the presence and absence of the inhibitor?

• A) The inhibitor binds to the substrate.
• B) The inhibitor has a structure that is not very similar to the substrate.
• C) The inhibitor forms a reversible covalent bond with the enzyme.
• D) The inhibitor binds to the same active site as the substrate.
• E) The Vmax is larger in the presence of the inhibitor.

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Definitions:

Attention

The action of focusing cognitive resources on a specific stimulus or task, excluding others.

Memory

The cognitive function that allows an individual to store, retain, and subsequently recall information.

Static Stimuli

Visual or auditory input that does not change over time, used in experiments to assess sensory or cognitive responses.

Dynamic Stimuli

Stimuli that are constantly changing or moving, often used in psychological experiments to test perception and cognition.