Competitive inhibitors have a similar shape to the substrate and bind to the active site, slowing the reaction rate; their effect is concentration-dependent and does not alter Vmax.
Competitive inhibitors have a similar shape to the substrate and bind to the active site, slowing the reaction rate; their effect is concentration-dependent and does not alter Vmax.
| Front | Competitive inhibitors 2.1.4(f) |
|---|---|
| Back | - similar shape to substrate so fits into active site to stop actual reaction occurring - slows ROR, but degree of inhibition depends on concs of inhibitor, enzyme and substrate - can be reversible (more often) /irreversible - doesn’t affect Vmax of enzyme |
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