The KM for the reaction of chymotrypsin with N-acetyl valine ethyl ester is 8.8 10 2

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The KM for the reaction of chymotrypsin with N-acetyl valine ethyl ester is 8.8 × 10−2 M, and the KM for the reaction of chymotrypsin with N-acetyl tyrosine ethyl ester is 6.6 × 10−4 M.

(a) Which substrate has the higher apparent affinity for the enzyme?

(b) Which substrate is likely to give a higher value for Vmax?

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Fundamentals Of Biochemistry Life At The Molecular Level

ISBN: 9781118918401

5th Edition

Authors: Donald Voet, Judith G Voet, Charlotte W Pratt

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