Malonate inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria by inhibiting the activity of
- Amylase
- Lipase
- Dinitrogenase
- Succinic dehydrogenase
Answer
(4) Succinic dehydrogenase
Solution
Malonate closely resembles succinate (the substrate of succinic dehydrogenase) in structure.
It binds to the active site of succinic dehydrogenase and blocks it — competitive inhibition.
Such competitive inhibitors are used in the control of bacterial pathogens.
Answer: (4)