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a) i) Between A and B - Rapid/ fast increase in the rate of reaction. More active sites of enzymes available, for a large number of molecules of substrate; hence increase in the rate of reaction.
ii) Between B and C - Enzymes/ substrate are in equilibrium/ All active sites are occupied; hence rate of reaction is constant.
b) By raising concentration of enzymes and substrates.
c) pH, temperature, presence of inhibitors/ cofactor and co-enzymes
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