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9. Concerning enzyme inhibition, the characteristic feature of non-competitive inhibitors is

A. Reduction in maximum enzyme activity
B. Complete prevention of substrate binding
C. Conversion of substrate into inhibitor
D. Increase in enzyme concentration

📝 Explanation

Non-competitive inhibitors decrease the maximum reaction rate because some enzyme molecules become inactive regardless of substrate concentration. The other statements are incorrect. Concept tested: Effect on enzyme kinetics.

📖 Additional Information

  • Reduction in maximum enzyme activity
  • Complete prevention of substrate binding
  • Conversion of substrate into inhibitor
  • Increase in enzyme concentration

Non-competitive inhibitors decrease the maximum reaction rate because some enzyme molecules become inactive regardless of substrate concentration. The other statements are incorrect. Concept tested: Effect on enzyme kinetics.

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