What Is the Effect of a Competitive Inhibitor on an Enzyme-Mediated

question 65

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of a competitive inhibitor on an enzyme-mediated reaction?

• A)V_max stays the same, K_M decreases
• B)V_max decreases, K_M is decreased
• C)V_max increases, K_M is unchanged
• D)V_max stays the same, K_M is unchanged
• E)V_max stays the same, K_M increases

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Definitions:

Market Segmentation

The process of dividing a broad consumer or business market, normally consisting of existing and potential customers, into subsets of consumers (known as segments) based on some shared characteristics.

Monopoly Power

The market dominance of a single supplier, often characterized by the ability to control prices and exclude competition.

Price Discriminate

The strategy of selling the same product to different customers at different prices based on willingness to pay, market segment, or conditions.

Profit-maximizing Monopolist

A monopolistic firm that determines its level of production and price by aiming to maximize its profits, where it faces no competition.