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

Mode of action of enzymes — practice question

In an enzyme-catalysed reaction, the Michaelis-Menten constant is written as $K_m$, while the highest reaction velocity is called $V_{max}$. Which of the following statements about $K_m$ and $V_{max}$ is correct?

  • AAn enzyme with a high value of $K_m$ can reach its $V_{max}$ at a low substrate concentration.
  • BAn enzyme with a high value of $K_m$ has a high affinity to its substrate.
  • CAn enzyme with a low value of $K_m$ can reach its $V_{max}$ at a high substrate concentration.
  • DAn enzyme with a low value of $K_m$ has a high affinity to its substrate.

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