(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 […]
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Interpreting [P] vs Time Plots in Enzyme Kinetics: Determining Vmax and Km
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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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(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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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 […]
Understanding Enzyme Kinetic Plots: Identifying Equations Without Independent Variables on Axes
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(SEPT 2022-1) 34. A student was asked to plot a graph representing enzyme kinetic data for initial velocity, vO , and substrate concentration [S] using any of the equations given […]
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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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 […]
Determining Substrate Concentration Increase for Enzyme Reaction Rate Enhancement from 10% to 90% of VmaxVmax
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(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 […]
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 […]


