Question

Where does inhibitor binds on enzyme in mixed inhibition?

(a) At active site

(b) Allosteric site

(c) Does not bind on enzyme

(d) Binds on substrate

The question was asked in an online interview.

Question is from Enzyme Kinetics as an Approach to Understanding Mechanism in section Enzymes, Carbohydrates and Gycobiology of Biochemistry

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Allosteric site

For explanation I would say: The inhibitor binds at a place different from active site allosterically.