How Does Inhibition of an Enzyme- Catalyzed Reaction by a Competitive

question 16

Multiple Choice

How does inhibition of an enzyme- catalyzed reaction by a competitive inhibitor differ from inhibition by a noncompetitive inhibitor?

• A)Competitive inhibitors bind to the active site of the enzyme; noncompetitive inhibitors bind to a different site.
• B)Competitive inhibitors bind to the enzyme reversibly; noncompetitive inhibitors bind to it irreversibly.
• C)Competitive inhibitors change the enzyme's tertiary structure; noncompetitive inhibitors cause polypeptide subunits to dissociate.
• D)Competitive inhibitors interfere with the enzyme; noncompetitive inhibitors interfere with the reactants.

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