Substrate saturation
Substrate concentration (mM): 1, 2, 4, 8, 16. Rate (units/min): 5, 9, 15, 20, 21.
- Rate rises quickly, then plateaus.
- Enzyme concentration is fixed.
- A plateau suggests occupied active sites.
macromolecules, enzymes, and reaction conditions
Substrate concentration (mM): 1, 2, 4, 8, 16. Rate (units/min): 5, 9, 15, 20, 21.
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