A new antibiotic has been developed.  It acts as a noncompetitive inhibitor. How will this antibiotic affect delta G for the enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

A. Delta G will increase.
B. Delta G will be unaffected.
C. Delta G will decrease.


Answer: B

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