Which One of the Following Statements About the Maximum Velocity

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the maximum velocity (Vmax) of an enzyme catalyzed reaction is true?

• A) Vmax is unaltered in the presence of a noncompetitive inhibitor.
• B) Vmax is directly proportional to enzyme concentration.
• C) Vmax is directly proportional to substrate concentration.
• D) Vmax is directly proportional to the measured rate (v).
• E) Vmax is directly proportional to Km, being higher for enzymes with higher Km values for their substrates.

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