The MichaelisMenton equation helps scientists to describe th

The Michaelis-Menton equation helps scientists to describe the kinetics of an enzyme.

a) Write out the Michaelis-Menton equation and define what all the terms mean.

b) Draw an example of a Michaelis-Menton plot. Label the axis and where you would find the terms Km & Vmax.

c) Are the Vmax and Km easily interpreted from a Michaelis-Menton plot? If not, how is the equation changed in order to interpret the graph more easily? What is the name of this new equation?

d) Using the graph for the equation in part c, draw and label a plot for each of the following three inhibitors: competitive, uncompetitive & non-competitive.

Solution

a)

V=d(P)/dt= V_max(S)/K_m+(S)

b)

c)

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