In the Plot Below, Can the K_M Be Determined? If

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the plot below, can the K_M be determined? If so, what is its value?

• A)Yes, it is 30 mM.
• B)Yes, it is 30 mM/sec.
• C)Yes, it is 60 mM/sec
• D)Yes, it is 60 mM
• E)No this data does not follow Michaelis-Menten kinetics

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Definitions:

Mono-

A prefix meaning single or one, used in various scientific and medical terminologies.

Thrombin

A blood plasma enzyme that initiates blood clotting by transforming fibrinogen into fibrin.

Thromboplastin

A plasma protein that catalyzes the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin, playing a crucial role in the blood clotting process.

Serum

The liquid portion of blood that remains after clotting, containing electrolytes, antibodies, antigens, and other soluble substances.