Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Mode of action of enzymes

Mode of action of enzymes — practice question

In what way is the Michaelis-Menten constant ($K_m$) used?

  • Ato assess the efficiency of an enzyme in catalysing a reaction
  • Bto compare the affinity of enzymes for their substrate
  • Cto find the maximum velocity of an enzyme ($V_{max}$)
  • Dto find the rate at which substrate is loaded by an enzyme

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