An Enzyme's Specificity Constant (K_cat/K_m) Has a Maximum Upper Limit

question 82

Multiple Choice

An enzyme's specificity constant (k_cat/K_m) has a maximum upper limit due to:

• A) substrate concentration.
• B) enzyme concentration.
• C) the enzyme turnover number.
• D) diffusion of the enzyme and substrate together.
• E) the Michaelis constant.

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