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Which outcome results from enzymatic catalysts encountering competitive inhibition?

A)Reduced reaction velocity observed constantly
B)Increased substrate binding site affinity
C)Higher catalytic efficiency attained
D)Changes to catalyst's tertiary structure

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Reduced reaction velocity occurs in competitive inhibition because the inhibitor directly competes with the substrate for the enzyme's active site. Therefore, the reaction rate decreases rather than increasing efficiency; this occurs under enzymatic lock-and-key models.

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