Chapter 21.10, Problem 21.28P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The nerve gas Sarin should be classified as a competitive, non-competitive or irreversible inhibitor for acetylcholinesterase enzyme.

Concept Introduction:

The enzymes are considered as the catalyst for the biochemical reaction. They involve in the biochemical reactions to speed them up but again regenerate at the end of the reaction or process. The Lock and Key model was purposed to explain the reactivity of enzymes. It states that each enzyme has certain active sites that can only allow the bonding of certain subtract molecules.