In a Two Substrate-Two Product Enzymatic Reaction, the Apparent Km

question 97

Multiple Choice

In a two substrate-two product enzymatic reaction, the apparent Km for one of the substrates is

• A) independent of the concentration of the other substrate.
• B) dependent upon the concentration of the products.
• C) dependent upon the concentration of the other substrate.
• D) dependent upon the concentration of enzyme.
• E) dependent upon the maximum velocity.

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