if-ki-is-significantly-larger-than-ki-what-does-this-suggest-about-the-inhibitor

Question

If Ki' is significantly larger than Ki, what does this suggest about the inhibitor's binding preference?

Accepted Answer

The inhibitor prefers binding to the free enzyme over the enzyme-substrate complex.

Answer

The inhibitor does not bind to either the free enzyme or the enzyme-substrate complex.

Answer

The inhibitor binds equally to both the free enzyme and the enzyme-substrate complex.

Answer

The inhibitor prefers binding to the enzyme-substrate complex over the free enzyme.