The Km

question 101

Multiple Choice

The Km

• A) is always a function of rate constants.
• B) can always be interpreted as a dissociation constant for the ES complex.
• C) cannot be calculated from experimental data.
• D) changes in response to noncompetitive inhibitors.
• E) changes whenever Vmax is changed experimentally.

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Definitions:

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