1.9 enzyme inhibition Flashcards
1
Q
what are competitive inhibitors?
A
binds to & blocks the active site, slows rate of binding
- similar shape to substrate
2
Q
how does substrate concentration affect the effectiveness of competitive inhibitors?
A
as substrate concentration increases, inhibitory effect decreases
3
Q
what are non-competitive inhibitors?
A
- binds to a different site on the enzyme which changes the shape of active site
- makes the enzyme non-functional since substrate doesn’t bind
4
Q
how does substrate concentration affect the effectiveness of non-competitive inhibitors?
A
no effect on inhibition level
