The Initial Velocity Condition in the Derivation of the Michaelis-Menten

question 10

Multiple Choice

The initial velocity condition in the derivation of the Michaelis-Menten expression

• A) allows measurement of product formation near equilibrium.
• B) may not be attainable if the equilibrium constant is very large in favor of product formation.
• C) requires that measurements be made before product accumulates significantly.
• D) requires that the enzyme-substrate complex be formed very slowly.
• E) none of the above

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