Biology for IGCSE & O level - Enzymes (Section 2 - No. 13)

What is the impact of a competitive inhibitor on a reaction?
It decreases the reaction rate.
It binds to the enzyme at a different site than the substrate.
It binds to the active site.
It alters the shape of the active site.

Explanation

Competitive inhibitors reduce reaction rate by blocking the active site.

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