Question

question 1
imagine that you synthesize a molecule that resembles the substrate of a particular enzyme but has a different chemical composition. you discover that this “substrate imposter” can bind to the enzyme’s active site. what effect will the “substrate imposter” have on the reaction that is normally catalyzed by the enzyme?
answer
it will inhibit the reaction.
it will inhibit and accelerate the reaction.
it will have no effect.
it will accelerate the reaction.
i don’t know yet

Explanation:

Enzymes work by binding to specific substrates at their active - sites. When a "substrate imposter" that has a different chemical composition binds to the active - site, it blocks the actual substrate from binding. As a result, the normal reaction catalyzed by the enzyme is inhibited since the enzyme - substrate complex cannot form properly.

Answer:

It will inhibit the reaction.