The Enymatic Rate Constant K_cat/K_m) of Orotidine 5ʹ-Phosphate Decarboxylase Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

The enymatic rate constant k_cat/K_m) of orotidine 5ʹ-phosphate decarboxylase is 6 x 10⁷ M^-1s^-1 and the nonenzymatic rate constant k_n) is 3 x 10^-16 s^-1. What is the value of the enzymeʹs catalytic proficiency?

• A) 2 x 10²³ M^-1
• B) 5 x 10^-24 M
• C) 12 x 10^-9 M^-1s^-2
• D) 8.3 x 10⁷ Ms²
• E) Cannot calculate the proficiency without knowing the value of V_max.

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