Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Factors that affect enzyme action

Factors that affect enzyme action — practice question

The graph illustrates how substrate concentration affects an enzyme-catalysed reaction both in the presence and in the absence of a competitive inhibitor. What is the effect of the competitive inhibitor on $V_{\max}$ and $K_m$?

  • A$V_{\max}$ decreases and $K_m$ decreases.
  • B$V_{\max}$ stays the same and $K_m$ decreases.
  • C$V_{\max}$ stays the same and $K_m$ increases.
  • D$V_{\max}$ decreases and $K_m$ stays the same.

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