Chapter 8, Problem 22P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The biochemical advantage of having a $K_{\text{M}}$ approximately equal to the concentration of substrate normally available to an enzyme is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A constant which expresses the substrate’s concentration if the velocity of reaction equals to the half of the maximum velocity of the reaction is known as Michaelis-Menten constant. It is denoted by $K_{\text{M}}$.