In competitive inhibition, Vmax is:
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Correct answer: Unchanged
In competitive inhibition, Vmax remains unchanged because excess substrate can displace the inhibitor from the active site. However, apparent Km increases, reflecting reduced enzyme-substrate affinity in the presence of the inhibitor.
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