Consider the Following Interaction Between a Protein and Its Ligand $\harr$

question 14

Multiple Choice

Consider the following interaction between a protein and its ligand: [P] + [L] $\harr$ [PL]. Which equation describes the dissociation constant of this interaction?

• A) [PL] / [P][L]
• B) [P][L] / [PL]
• C) [PL] / [P]
• D) [PL][P] / [L]

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Definitions:

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