The Catalytic Efficiency of an Enzyme Can Never Exceed

question 46

Multiple Choice

The catalytic efficiency of an enzyme can never exceed

• A)k₂.
• B)k₁.
• C)k_-1.
• D)k_-1 + k₂.
• E)(k_-1 + k₂)/k₁.

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Definitions:

Tiny Bones

Small skeletal elements, often found in the ear, that contribute to functions such as hearing and balance.

Functionally Connected

Term describing parts of a system that work together to perform a particular function.

Malleus

A small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear, also known as the hammer.

Eardrum

The eardrum, or tympanic membrane, is a thin layer of tissue that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, enabling hearing.