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4. The experimental observation indicates that enzyme activity remains low despite a marked increase in substrate concentration. The most appropriate explanation is

A. Non-competitive inhibition
B. Competitive inhibition
C. Substrate activation
D. Product acting as substrate

📝 Explanation

Since increasing substrate fails to restore activity, the inhibitor likely binds outside the active site and changes enzyme conformation. Competitive inhibition would be overcome by excess substrate. Concept tested: Interpretation of experimental data.

📖 Additional Information

  • Non-competitive inhibition
  • Competitive inhibition
  • Substrate activation
  • Product acting as substrate

Since increasing substrate fails to restore activity, the inhibitor likely binds outside the active site and changes enzyme conformation. Competitive inhibition would be overcome by excess substrate. Concept tested: Interpretation of experimental data.

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