medium · MCAT chem-phys
In a biological system, an enzyme functions as a catalyst. If a competitive inhibitor is added to the system, which of the following kinetic parameters is modified?
- The activation energy E_a is increased by the inhibitor.
- The maximum velocity V_max decreases.
- The apparent Michaelis constant K_M increases.
- The equilibrium constant K_eq of the reaction shifts.
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