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Question

During a biochemical experiment, it was found that α-ketoglutarate acts as an inhibitor of isocitrate dehydrogenase.

Chemical structures of α-ketoglutarate and isocitrate, relevant to enzyme inhibition.

Would α-ketoglutarate act as a competitive or noncompetitive inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

Competitive inhibitor.

Answer

Noncompetitive inhibitor.

Answer

Neither of the two.

Answer

It cannot be determined.

During a biochemical experiment, it was found that α-ketoglutarate acts as an inhibitor of isocitrate dehydrogenase. Would α-ketoglutarate act as a competitive or noncompetitive inhibitor?