Question

Q.178
Select the correct statement one can observe while overcoming competitive inhibition.

Choose answer:

Increase in both Vmax and Km values


Vmax remains unchanged and there is an increase in Km value


Vmax remains unchanged and there is a decrease in Km value


Decrease in both Vmax and Km values

Answer 1

Competitive inhibition can be overcome by adding more substrate to the reaction,: therefore, increasing the chances of the enzyme and substrate binding.
As a result, Km is increased and Vmax remains the same.