Please explain which is the correct letter that answers the question 9. Which of

Question

Please explain which is the correct letter that answers the question 9. Which of the following is correct concerning the "turnover number" (or Kea) of an enzyme ·The turnover number is the number of molecules of substrate converted into product by one molecule of enzyme per second. The turnover number gives useful information about how well the enzyme binds to the substrate. The turnover number is equal to -1/K b. The turnover number is dependent upon the concentration of enzyme used in the kinetic assays The turnover number is usually obtained from the slope of the Michaelis-Menten plot.

Explanation / Answer

Option a, and b is correct as marked by you. Turnover number is Kcat = Vmax/ [E]t; where [E]t is the enzyme concentration.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse P
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.