1.9 - Enzyme Inhibition

Question 1

What are enzyme inhibitors?

Answer 1

Enzyme inhibitors are substances that directly or indirectly interfere with the functioning of the active site or an enzyme and so reduce its activity.

Question 2

What are the two types of enzyme inhibitors?

Answer 2

1. Competitive Inhibitors

2. Non-competitive Inhibitors

Question 3

What is the difference between competitive and non competitive

Answer 3

Competitive inhibitors bind to the active site of an enzyme whereas non competitive inhibitors bind to the allosteric site of enzymes.