Hexokinase Has a Km of 0

question 75

Multiple Choice

Hexokinase has a Km of 0.1 mM for glucose,whereas glucokinase has a Km of 10 mM for glucose.What does that mean for their relative affinities for glucose?

• A) Glucokinase has a higher affinity.
• B) Hexokinase has a higher affinity.
• C) Km does not measure affinity.
• D) They are different enzymes and affinity cannot be compared between enzymes.

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