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

Mode of action of enzymes — practice question

Which statement about the Michaelis-Menten constant ($K_m$) is correct for an enzyme that has a low affinity for its substrate?

  • AIt has a high $K_m$ and reaches $V_{\text{max}}$ at a high substrate concentration.
  • BIt has a high $K_m$ and reaches $V_{\text{max}}$ at a low substrate concentration.
  • CIt has a low $K_m$ and reaches $V_{\text{max}}$ at a high substrate concentration.
  • DIt has a low $K_m$ and reaches $V_{\text{max}}$ at a low substrate concentration.

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