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what will happen to the rate of a metabolic reaction if the concentration of substrate decreases?
the reaction rate will be unchanged.
the reaction rate will decrease.
the reaction rate will increase.
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Explanation:

Enzymes need substrates to catalyze reactions. Fewer substrates mean fewer enzyme - substrate complexes can form, thus reducing the reaction rate.

Answer:

The reaction rate will decrease.