What is the relationship between uncompetitive inhibition and the Michaelis constant (Km) in enzyme kinetics?

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In uncompetitive inhibition, the inhibitor binds to the enzyme-substrate complex, not the free enzyme. This type of inhibition does not affect the Michaelis constant (Km) but decreases the maximum reaction rate (Vmax) of the enzyme.

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