In What Method Do Competitive Inhibitors Inhibit Biochemical Reactions

question 68

Multiple Choice

In what method do competitive inhibitors inhibit biochemical reactions?

• A) Competitive inhibitors denature the enzyme.
• B) Competitive inhibitors reduce the concentration of enzyme.
• C) Competitive inhibitors increase the concentration of enzyme.
• D) Competitive inhibitors reduce the concentration of substrate.
• E) Competitive inhibitors increase the concentration of substrate.

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