Parallel Lines on a Lineweaver-Burk Plot Indicate

question 48

Multiple Choice

Parallel lines on a Lineweaver-Burk plot indicate
(I) an increase in K_M.
(II) decrease in K_M.
(III) decrease in V_max.
(IV) uncompetitive inhibition.

• A)I,IV
• B)II,III,IV
• C)I or II,III
• D)I or III,II
• E)I,III,IV

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