Question R4 Q22 - NSB 2014

Which of the following correctly identifies the effect that the presence of an uncompetitive inhibitor has on a Lineweaver - plot?

W) Km [K-M] and Vmax [V max] are raised, and the ratio Km/Vmax [K-M over V max] increases

X) Km and Vmax are raised, and the ratio Km/Vmax is unchanged

Y) Km and Vmax are lowered, and the ratio Km/Vmax is unchanged

Z) Km and Vmax are lowered, and the ratio Km/Vmax decreases

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