Q16 / 71 · NEST (NISER) 2015 · Biology

A graph showing the effect of substrate concentration $[\mathrm{S}]$ on enzyme activity is given below. The correct statement(s) is/are:
Figure

  • A
    The reaction velocity reaches a maximum at low substrate concentration.
  • Correct answer
    B
    If a competitive inhibitor binds to the active site of the enzyme, it would not change the maximum velocity.
  • Correct answer
    C
    If an inhibitor that closely resembles the substrate binds to the active site of the enzyme, it would increase the $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{m}}$ of the reaction.
  • D
    In the presence of a competitive inhibitor, increasing substrate concentration will not affect enzyme activity.

Hence, the correct answer is options: 'B', 'C'.

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