Which of the following statements regarding competitive inhibitors is true?
a. The inhibitor will degrade the substrate.
b. Competitive inhibitors decrease the rate of enzyme activity.
c. The inhibitor will destroy the substrate.
d. The inhibitor will destroy the enzyme.
Answer: b. Competitive inhibitors decrease the rate of enzyme activity.
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