Vmax at S of "Inifinity"? Or Something Else?

Vmax at S of "Inifinity"? Or Something Else?

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The video explores Lineweaver-Burk plots and the Michaelis-Menten equation, focusing on enzyme kinetics. It delves into calculus to derive the VMAX and discusses the kinetic interpretation of enzyme saturation. Through examples, it illustrates how substrate concentration affects enzyme activity, emphasizing that saturation does not require infinite substrate concentration.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it impossible to have an infinite concentration of substrate?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the enzyme catalase demonstrate the concept of VMAX?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to the reaction rate when the substrate concentration exceeds VMAX?

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Discuss the implications of enzyme saturation in a laboratory setting.

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