The Michaelis constant Km is defined as the substrate concentration at which
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. the reaction rate is half of Vmax
- Step 1: Km equals the substrate concentration at half-maximal velocity. Answer: the reaction rate is half of Vmax. Why not the others: Full saturation occurs at Vmax and substrate is never fully consumed at steady state.
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