The maximum possible rate of an enzyme reaction that is influenced by a competitive inhibitor depends on the concentration of

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Competitive inhibitors bind to the active site of the enzyme and prevent the substrate from binding. Therefore, increasing the substrate concentration can overcome the inhibitor and increase the reaction rate. The concentration of the inhibitor itself does not affect the maximum rate, as it can be overcome by increasing the substrate concentration.

The Maximum Possible Rate of an Enzyme Reaction That Is