Life: The Science of Biology
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Chapter 8.5, Problem 2R
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The observation in an increase of active enzyme molecules than inactive forms when a competitive inhibitor is added to a solution containing the enzyme, which is under allosteric regulation.
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Enzymes are allosterically regulated by the conjunction of effector molecules on sites other than the active site. These effector molecules can either regulate enzyme activity positively or negatively. Competitive inhibitors, on the other hand, compete with the substrates to bind to the active site and thus prevent the formation of products.
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