Biochemistry and physiology

Michaelis–Menten

v = Vmax[S]/(Km + [S])

v reaction velocity, [S] substrate concentration, Km [S] at half Vmax

Watch forAt [S] = Km, v = ½Vmax. Competitive inhibitors raise apparent Km.

Apply it · 3 questions

  1. Competitive inhibition: calculating the new velocityProteins and enzymes · set 3 · hard
  2. Michaelis–Menten velocity at 2K<sub>m</sub>Proteins and enzymes · set 2 · medium
  3. Michaelis–Menten: velocity at a given [S]Proteins and enzymes · set 2 · medium