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a. adding a second substrate that can act as a competitive inhibitor
b. slightly increasing the temperature within the optimum range
c. placing the bacteria in the refrigerator
d. increasing the substrate level in the environment beyond saturation


Answer: b. slightly increasing the temperature within the optimum range

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