(MODEL PAPER) 41. A solution of 1% (w/v) starch at pH 6.7 is digested by 15 µg of ß-amylase (mol wt 152,000). The rate of maltose (mol wt = 342) […]
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Calculating Turnover Number (kcatkcat) for an Enzyme from Substrate and Product Data
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- September 12, 2025
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(JUNE 2015) 40. A 1% (w/v) solution of a sugar polymer is digested by an enzyme (20µg, MW=200,000). The rate of monomer sugar (MW=400) liberated was determined to have a […]
Calculating Turnover Number and Specific Activity of an Enzyme: Step-by-Step Guide
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- September 12, 2025
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(JUNE 2016) 39. The turnover number and specific activity of an enzyme (molecular weight 40,000 D) in a reaction (Vmax= 4µmol of substrate reacted/ min, enzyme amount = 2 µg) […]
Understanding Specific Activity of Enzymes: Definition, Calculation, and Importance
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- September 12, 2025
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(DEC 2001) 38. Which statement is CORRECT regarding specific activity of enzyme? (1) Depends on concentration of substrate and amount of free enzyme (2) The number of enzyme units per […]
Interpreting [P] vs Time Plots in Enzyme Kinetics: Determining Vmax and Km
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- September 12, 2025
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The correct answer is (2) The Vmax is 60 but the Km cannot be determined. Introduction Graphical data are fundamental tools in enzyme kinetics, helping derive quantitative parameters such as Vmax […]
Determining VmaxVmax and KmKm from a Lineweaver-Burk Plot: Step-by-Step Explanation
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- September 12, 2025
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(JUNE 2018) 36. The Vmax and Km from a Lineweaver-Burk plot of an enzyme reaction where 1/v = 40µM-1 min at 1/[S] = 0 and 1/[S] = -1.5 x 102 […]
Identifying Dependent and Independent Variables in Enzyme Kinetic Linear Plots
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- September 12, 2025
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The correct answer is (1) A, B and D only. Introduction Linear transformations of the Michaelis-Menten equation allow extraction of key enzyme kinetics parameters. These transforms produce specific plots, notably the […]
Interpreting a Plot of V/[S]V/[S] vs. VV in Enzyme Kinetics: Extracting Km and Vmax
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(JUNE 2012) 33. A plot of V/[S] versus V is generated for an enzyme catalyzed reaction, and a straight line is obtained. Indicate the information that can be obtained from […]
Calculating Km and Ks in Michaelis-Menten Enzyme Kinetics: Strategy and Application
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- September 12, 2025
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The correct answer is (4) Kₛ: 400 μM, Kₘ: 408 μM. Introduction Michaelis-Menten kinetics provides a foundation for understanding enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Two important constants—substrate dissociation constant (KsKs) and Michaelis constant (KmKm)—help […]
Fold Difference in Initial Velocity Between Substrate Concentrations Km and 1000 Km in Michaelis-Menten Enzyme Kinetics
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(FEB 2022-11) 31. What is the fold difference between v at [S] =Km and v at [S] = 1000 Km where v is the initial velocity of an enzyme catalyzed […]


