Question

answer true or false to the following statements based on the graph: a) __ increasing the number of inhibitors will decrease the overall rate of reaction. b) allosteric inhibitors block the active site. c) allosteric inhibitors change the shape of the enzyme. d) adding a competitive inhibitor will increase the number of products in the reaction. e) __ competitive inhibitors bind to the substrates.

Explanation:

a. Inhibitors slow reactions, so more decrease rate.
b. Allosteric inhibitors don't block active - site.
c. They change enzyme's shape.
d. Competitive inhibitors reduce product formation.
e. They bind to active - site, not substrates.

Answer:

a. True
b. False
c. True
d. False
e. False