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

Mode of action of enzymes — practice question

The table presents the Michaelis-Menten constant, $K_m$, for three enzymes. Which explanation of the data is correct?

  • AEnzyme C has a $V_{\max}$ which is half that of enzyme P.
  • BEnzyme C will reach $V_{\max}$ in the shortest time interval.
  • CEnzyme F has the greatest affinity for its substrate.
  • DEnzyme P has a $V_{\max}$ of $6.0 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{mmol dm}^{-3}$.

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