The following questions are from the end-of-chapter "Test Your Understanding" section in Chapter 8 of the textbook.
-If an enzyme in solution is saturated with substrate, the most effective way to obtain a faster yield of products is to
A) add more of the enzyme.
B) heat the solution to 90°C.
C) add more substrate.
D) add an allosteric inhibitor.
E) add a noncompetitive inhibitor.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adding more enzyme increases the number of active sites available for the substrate, thus increasing the rate of reaction when the substrate concentration is already at a saturating level. Heating the solution excessively or adding inhibitors would not increase the yield of products and could potentially denature the enzyme or further inhibit the reaction.

The Following Questions Are from the End-Of-Chapter "Test Your Understanding