Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Factors that affect enzyme action

Factors that affect enzyme action — practice question

The diagram illustrates a metabolic pathway. reactant $\xrightarrow{\text{enzyme 1}}$ substance X $\xrightarrow{\text{enzyme 2}}$ substance Y $\xrightarrow{\text{enzyme 3}}$ end product What would happen if a small quantity of a non-competitive inhibitor of enzyme 2 were introduced?

  • AEnzyme 2 would be partially denatured.
  • BSubstance X would increase in concentration.
  • CSubstance Y would no longer be formed.
  • DThe initial reactant would no longer be metabolised.

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