competitive inhibitors Flashcards
1
Q
why is it called competitive inhibitors?
A
Compound resembles the substrate
2
Q
what does it do?
A
- Occupies active site
- prevents substrate from binding
3
Q
How can u overcome this type of inhibition ?
A
Add more substrate
4
Q
which part of the equation does it affect
A
E+S— E+I
5
Q
thefore, it changes the?
A
Km only
6
Q
km?
A
higher,less affinity
7
Q
what happen with V max?
A
same
8
Q
at infinitely high levels of substrate the inhibitor?
A
does not bind
