What sort of inhibitor in an enzyme catalysed reaction is NOT affected by substrate concentration?

Non competitive inhibitors bind to a site other than the active site, called the allosteric site. As a result of this, the 3D tertiary structure of the enzyme is damaged and the enzyme is no longer capable of catalysing a reaction (remember: the tertiary structure damage means that the active site is also damaged and therefore, substrate-enzyme complexes can no longer be formed). Since these non competitive inhibitors do not compete with substrate molectules, non competitive inhibitors are not affected by substrate concentration (remember: even if you increase substrate concentration, the active sites on enzymes have been damaged and therefore, substrate can not attach to form complexes, the enzymes itself are damaged). 

AS
Answered by Aishwarya S. Biology tutor

3086 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How do white blood cells protect us against pathogens?


can you explain mitosis?


Antibiotics can be used to protect our bodies from pathogens: What is a pathogen?


Ella has just finished running a half marathon. She hasn't been drinking enough water so is dehydrated and is feeling incredibly hot. Describe how her body responds to these changes. (6)


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning