Michaelis-Menten Equation: Example #2

The video tutorial explains the Michaelis-Menten equation and its application in enzyme kinetics. It introduces a practice problem to determine the initial rate of an enzyme and calculate the Kcat. The tutorial emphasizes the relationship between substrate concentration and the Michaelis constant (KM) when the enzyme operates at half its maximum rate (VMAX). It also covers the conversion of enzyme concentration units to ensure consistency in calculations.

How do you convert enzyme concentration from millimolar to micromolar?

What does a higher K cat value indicate about an enzyme's reaction rate?

Describe the conditions under which KM equals the substrate concentration.