(JUNE 2008) 30. For an enzyme catalyzed reactions exhibiting Michalis Menten equation what would be increase in substrate concentration to increase the rate of reaction from 10 % of Vmax […]
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Calculating Substrate Concentration for 90% Maximum Velocity in Michaelis-Menten Enzyme Kinetics
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(DEC 2007) 29. In a biochemical reaction catalyzed by enzyme following the Michales-Menten equation, what will be the substrate concentration, when the observed velocity of reaction is 90% of the […]
Calculating Initial Velocity Using Michaelis-Menten Kinetics: Alkaline Phosphatase Example
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(FEB 2022-1) 28. The enzyme alkaline phosphatase was tested for its catalytic activity using the substrate para- nitrophenylphosphate. The KM obtained was 10 mM and Vmax was 100umol/min. Which one […]
Understanding Michaelis Constant (Km) and Its Relationship with Substrate Concentration and Initial Velocity in Enzyme Kinetics
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(JUNE 2004) 26. During an enzyme assay if the initial velocity Vo = 1/2 Vmax, then substrate concentration will be equal to (1) α Km (2) Km (3) 1/2 Km […]
Michaelis Constant (Km) Explained: Key Properties and Assumptions in Enzyme Kinetics
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(FEB 2022-1) 25. The following statements are being made to define the Michaelis constant (KM). It is: A. Independent of enzyme concentration [E] and substrate concentration [S] B. Equal to […]
Understanding Enzyme-Substrate Affinity: The Role of Michaelis Constant (Km)
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(JUNE 2007) 24. If the Km of enzyme for substrate A is 1 x 10-6 and for substrate B is 4 x 10-8, it means (1) Enzyme has more affinity […]
Identifying the Rate-Limiting Step in Multi-Enzyme Reactions Using Michaelis Constant (Km)
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The correct answer is (4) B ⟶ C (Enzyme EB). Introduction Multistep biochemical pathways often involve several enzyme-catalyzed reactions, each with unique kinetic properties. The rate-limiting step determines the overall speed […]
Michaelis-Menten Enzyme Kinetics: Understanding Km, kcat, and Their Relationships
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The correct answer is (2) B and D. Introduction Michaelis-Menten kinetics is essential for understanding how enzymes catalyze biochemical reactions. Two critical parameters—Km (Michaelis constant) and kcat (turnover number)—describe how efficiently […]
Clarifying Enzyme Kinetics and Inhibition: Correct Statements on Substrate Concentration and Reaction Velocity
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(DEC 2019 ASSAM) 21. Following are statements on enzyme kinetics. Choose the correct statement. (1) Sufficiently high concentrations of substrate cannot completely relieve competitive inhibition. (2) Sufficiently high concentrations of […]
Steady-State Hypothesis in Enzyme Kinetics: Explanation and Key Assumptions
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(DEC 2006) 20. The steady state hypothesis for enzyme suggest that (1) Rate of formation of ES complex is equal to rate of breakdown of ES complex (2) Rate of […]


