The Addition of a Competitive Inhibitor Slows Down a Particular

question 56

Multiple Choice

The addition of a competitive inhibitor slows down a particular reaction. What could be done to increase the rate of the reaction, even in the presence of the inhibitor?

• A) Add more inhibitor.
• B) Lower the temperature of the reaction.
• C) Add a coenzyme.
• D) Add more substrate.
• E) Allow the reaction to reach equilibrium.

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