A Graph of Product Versus Time (As in Figure 6

Multiple Choice

A graph of product versus time (as in Figure 6.2 in your textbook) for an enzyme is determined to be hyperbolic. Why does the amount of product level off as time increases?

A) The reaction has reached equilibrium; that is, the forward and reverse reactions are occurring at a fixed rate.
B) There is a product inhibition of the enzyme.
C) The reaction runs out of reaction materials.
D) The enzyme has finished accelerating the reaction.
E) None of the above.