For competitive inhibition A) the value of K_M decreases B) the value of V_max decreases C) it is possible to overcome the effect of the inhibitor by increasing the concentration of substrate D) none of the above

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Competitive inhibition can be overcome by increasing the concentration of the substrate, as this reduces the inhibitor's ability to bind to the active site of the enzyme, thereby diminishing its effect.

For Competitive Inhibition