Overview
Enzyme inhibitors play a crucial role in regulating biochemical reactions by decreasing enzyme activity. They can be classified into two main types: competitive and noncompetitive inhibitors. Competitive inhibitors compete with substrates for the active site, while noncompetitive inhibitors bind to ...
Key Terms
Example: Amylase helps break down starch into sugars.
Example: Penicillin inhibits bacterial enzymes.
Example: The active site of lactase binds lactose.
Example: Glucose is a substrate for many enzymes.
Example: Malonate competes with succinate in the enzyme succinate dehydrogenase.
Example: Lead can inhibit enzymes by binding to sites other than the active site.
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Key Concepts
Competitive InhibitionNoncompetitive InhibitionEnzyme ActivitySubstrate Concentration