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An enzyme in solution is saturated with its substrate. The most effective way to further increase the reaction velocity is to

A. Add a non-competitive inhibitor
B. Double the substrate concentration
C. Increase the concentration of the enzyme
D. Decrease the temperature by 10°C

📝 Explanation

At saturating substrate concentrations, the reaction rate is limited by enzyme concentration. Increasing the amount of enzyme creates more active sites and increases Vmax.

📖 Additional Information

  • Add a non-competitive inhibitor
  • Double the substrate concentration
  • Increase the concentration of the enzyme
  • Decrease the temperature by 10°C

At saturating substrate concentrations, the reaction rate is limited by enzyme concentration. Increasing the amount of enzyme creates more active sites and increases Vmax.

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