The Michaelis Constant K_M Is Defined as

question 19

Multiple Choice

The Michaelis constant K_M is defined as
(I) (k_-1 + k₂) /k₁
(II) ½ V_max
(III) [S] = [ES]
(IV) [ES]/2

• A)I
• B)I,II
• C)II
• D)I,IV
• E)II,IV

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