Practice mode Enzymes

The Michaelis constant (Km) of an enzyme is the substrate concentration at which the reaction rate is ____.

Correct answer C. half of the maximum rate

Explanation

Km is the substrate concentration giving ½ Vmax. A low Km indicates high affinity of the enzyme for its substrate.

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