Catalase Has a K_m of 25 MM and a K_cat

question 18

Essay

Catalase has a K_m of 25 mM and a k_cat of 4×10⁷sec^-1 with H₂O₂ as a substrate. Carbonic anhydrase has a K_m of 26mM and a k_cat of 4×10⁵ sec^-1. What does this data tell you about these two enzymes?

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