Chapter 10, Problem 10.50PP

Indicate whether each of the following describes a competitive or a noncompetitive inhibitor.

1. a. The structure of the inhibitor is similar to that of the substrate.
2. b. Adding more substrate to the reaction has no effect on the enzyme activity.
3. c. The inhibitor competes with the substrate for the active site.
4. d. The structure of the inhibitor has no resemblance to the structure of the substrate.
5. e. Adding more substrate to the reaction restores the enzyme activity.