For the Simplified Representation of an Enzyme-Catalyzed Reaction Shown Below

question 91

Multiple Choice

For the simplified representation of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction shown below, the statement "ES is in steady-state" means that:

• A) k₂ is very slow.
• B) k₁ = k₂.
• C) k₁ = k_-1.
• D) k₁[E][S] = k_-1[ES] + k₂[ES].
• E) k₁[E][S] = k_-1[ES].

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