Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Mode of action of enzymes

Mode of action of enzymes — practice question

Which of the following statements about competitive inhibitors of enzyme action are correct? 1 Raising the concentration of the enzyme’s substrate will lessen their effect. 2 They attach to an enzyme at its active site. 3 They lower the activation energy needed for a reaction to occur. 4 They decrease the maximum rate of reaction.

  • A1 and 2 only
  • B1 and 3 only
  • C2 and 3 only
  • D2, 3 and 4 only

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