Essential Biochemistry - Enzymes (Section 2 - No. 12)
What is the effect of a competitive inhibitor on the Vmax of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?
Vmax increases.
Vmax decreases.
Vmax remains unchanged.
Vmax is altered based on the substrate concentration.
Explanation
Competitive inhibitors do not alter Vmax, as the substrate can still reach Vmax if the substrate concentration is high enough to outcompete the inhibitor.