Practice mode Enzymes

Which statement is true of non-competitive inhibition?

Correct answer A. Adding more substrate does not restore the maximum rate

Explanation

Because the inhibitor does not compete for the active site, extra substrate cannot displace it, so Vmax stays reduced. The inhibitor effectively lowers the amount of working enzyme.

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