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Question

A competitive inhibitor is introduced to a reaction involving an enzyme and its substrate. What is the likely effect on the reaction rate?

Accepted Answer

The reaction rate will decrease as the inhibitor competes with the substrate for the active site.

Answer

The reaction rate will increase as the inhibitor enhances enzyme activity.

Answer

The reaction rate will remain unchanged as inhibitors do not affect enzyme activity.

Answer

The reaction rate will decrease as the inhibitor permanently deactivates the enzyme.